Background
As a Science Specialist at Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5, located in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, my school is an African-Centered Academy, teaching and promoting the history and culture of people of African descent. Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5 creates a culture of excellence through high expectations and accountability for all students where failure is not an option. My student-centered approach to science is designed to provide every student with a gratifying yet rigorous school experience, while utilizing the five E’s of Science: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate and the eight Next Generation of Science and Engineering practices: Asking questions and defining problems, Developing and using models, Planning and carrying out investigations, Analyzing and interpreting data, Using mathematics and computational thinking, Constructing explanations and designing solutions, Engaging in argument from evidence, and Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information. I provide a quality comprehensive science education in which I believe all students can learn. I use both traditional and innovative teaching and learning methods to draw from each student, his or her unique gifts of knowledge and understanding. My teaching is equipped with creative and innovative teaching methods to enhance my students’ science experience. I deliberately and intentionally ensure that my students of color feel connected to their culture and heritage.
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