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| Laura Berry | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 yrs. | B.A. Journalism | University of Kentucky | |
| M.A. | Eastern Michigan University |
Email address: berryla@northville.k12.mi.us
| Arlette Comben | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yrs. | BA | University of Michigan-Dearborn | |
| MA | Marygrove College |
Email address: combenar@northville.k12.mi.us
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| Isaac Cottrell | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 yrs. | B.S. | Alma College | |
| M.A. | Spring Aarbor University |
Email address: cottreis@northville.k12.mi.us
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| David Dickson | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 yrs. | B.A. | Western Michigan University | |
| Teaching Degree | University of Michigan | ||
| M.S. | Eastern Michigan University |
Email address: dicksoda@northville.k12.mi.us
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| Janet Gillies | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 yrs. | B.S. | Central Mich. | |
| MA | Marygrove College |
Email address: GillieJa@northville.k12.mi.us
Member: Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of mathematics
| Donna Hicks | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 yrs. | B.S. | Eastern Michigan University | |
| M.A. | Eastern Michigan University |
Email address: HicksDo@northville.k12.mi.us
Membership:
Member of the Puppeteers of America
Member of Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 0024
Delta Kappa Gama, 1985-1999
Fellowship to Summer Institute at the United States Institute of Peace - Summer 2005
Fellowship to Summer Institute entitled "Gandhi and the 21st Century Curriculum" at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, California - Summer 2007
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| Lorri Kingsbury | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yrs. | BA Elementary Education | MSU | |
| MA in Curriculum and Teaching | MSU | ||
| Mathematics Endorsement | UM - Dearborn | ||
| English Endorsement | MSU |
Email address: kingsblo@northville.k12.mi.us
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| Alissa Lowman | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 yrs. | B.A. | Grand Valley State University | |
| M.A. | Marygrove College | ||
Email address: lowmanal@northville.k12.mi.us
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| Colleen Polydoras | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 yrs. | Associates Degree | School Craft College | |
| BA | University of Michigan-Dearborn 1995,DX Endorsement | ||
| MA | 2001,Middle Level Endorsement | ||
| Post masters | University of Michigan-Dearborn |
Email address: PolydoCo@northville.k12.mi.us
Special Certifications: Middle School Science Endorsement
Middle Level Endorsement
Masters honoree for academic performance - UM-Dearborn
Published Article in Level Line magazine 1999-2000
Member: MSTA, NSTA, and MDSTA
Presedential Review Committee Michigan Department of Education, 2003/2004
Co-author of a published article in Middle Level Line, National Middle Level
Science Teacher's Association, 1997/1998
MITTEN Project-Fall/2003-University of Michigan-Dearborn
Cooperating Teacher-2003,2004, 2006 (Three student teachers)
Science Department Head, 2005/2006
Science Curriculum Committee-Northville Public Schools, 1996-present
MLSTA Member
Featured in School Craft College’s annual report-
“Partnerships in the Community”(2003-2004)
Team Leader Hillside Middle School- 2004-2007
Attended 1999 NSTA Regional Conference-Detroit, Windsor
Attended MSTA Conference- Lansing, Michigan
Attended several MDSTA Conferences-Canton,Michigan
Docent Coordinator Hillside Middle School Animal Room-(2001-current)
Received two Mother’s Club Grants-Northville
Member of the Principal’s Interview team to select the principal in 2001.
Union Representative at Hillside 2001.
Participant in the MOON PROJECT 2005-2006
Participant and Facilitator at Challenge Day in 2003-2007
Member of NSTA subcommittee proposal review, October 2007
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| Ann Marie Sadler | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 yrs. | BA | Wayne State University | |
| MA | Eastern Michigan University |
Email address: sadleran@northville.k12.mi.us
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| Dwight Sieggreen | EXPERIENCE | DEGREE | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 yrs. | A.S. | Delta College | |
| B.A. | Wayne State | ||
| M.A. | Eastern Michigan | ||
| Post Masters Studies-Science | U. of California at Berkley, Science | ||
| Post Masters Studies-Science | Colorado School of Mines, Science | ||
| Post Masters Studies - Science | University of New York, Brockport, :Science | ||
| Post Masters Studies - Science | University of Idaho, Science | ||
| FDA Graduate School | Summer, 2004, Washington DC | ||
| U.S. Naval Academy | Physical Oceanography 2005 | ||
| Central Michigan University | Invasive Species 2006 |
Email address: SieggrDw@northville.k12.mi.us
Professional Involvement:
Member - National Academices of Science, Teacher Advisory Council
Aerospace Advisory Board, NSTA
Middle Level Committee, NSTA
Vice President, Phi Delta Kappa, U of M Chapter
Nominations Committee, National Science Teachers Association, 2004-2006
Chairperson, Aerospace Programs, National Science Teachers Association 2002-2004
President, National Association of Presidential Awardees For Excellence In Science Teaching, 2002-2004
President, National Middle Level Science Teachers Association, 2002-2003
Guest, Ministry of Education, Tokyo, Japan, 2003, Fulbright Memorial Fund
Chairperson, National Science Teachers Association Area Convention, Detroit-Windsor, 1999
Toyota Ambassador to Michigan for Tapestry Grants
Mentor, Michigan Department of Education for the Presidential Awards Program
Executive Board, National Science Teachers Association -- 1995-1996
Director, District X, National Science Teachers Association -- 1994-1996
President Michigan Science Teachers Association -- 1992-1994
Facilitator, Summer Board Meeting, Charleston, South Carolina, 2002
Delegate, Summer Board Meeting, Plymouth MA, 2003
Facilitator, Global Change Workshop, CalTech, Pasadena California
President Northville Education Association -- 1986-1990
NASA Education Facilitator, John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
Awards and Recognition:
Gold Award, Closing the Gap in Technology Daimler Chrysler 2006
ING Unsung Heroes Award, 2006
Drug Chemical Associatted Technologies Make a Difference Award, 2007
Toyota Tapestry Grant Recipient, 2002
Toyota Tapestry Grant Recipient 2003
WDIV Outstanding Teacher Award, 1999
National Catalyst Award for Excellence In Science Teaching, Chemical
Manufacturers Association -- 1996
National Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching -- 1992
Michigan Science Teacher of the Year, Middle Level -- 1987
Golden Apple Teaching Award, Wayne County RESA -- 1993
Special Tribute Award, Governor. Engler -- 1994
NCREL Published Author
Writer, WGBH Boston PBS NOVA 2001-2002-2003
NSTA Presenter and Published Author
Consultant/Writer, PBS Living Edens Series
Grants Received:
COSEE Great lakes, Lake Huron Exploration
MY NASA DATA Professional Development Workshop, NASA Langley Research Center, VA
Fulbright Memorial Fund Master Teacher Program Collaborative Science Network, July 2004, Japan
Fulbright Memorial Fund Master Teacher Program, 2001 (Six Week Program)
Fulbright Memorial Fund Fellowship to Japan, Summer 1999 (Three Week Program)
Earthwatch Expeditions, Lost Cultures of Neuchatel, Switzerland
Earthwatch Expeditions, Coral Communities of Fiji, Fiji Islands
UREP Expeditions, Sea Birds of Alaska, St. George Island, Alaska
UREP Expeditions, Blue Monkeys of the Forest, Kakamega, Kenya
Marine Resources Development Foundation, Key Largo, Florida
Project TRIPS, Bronx Zoo, New York, 2001
Project TRIPS, Pittsburgh, PA, 2002
Project HELP, The Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York, 1992
Project WISE, The Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York,1996, 1998
Environmental Science, Keystone Science School, Keystone, Colorado
NOAA Teacher At Sea Program, San Francisco/ NOAA Ship David Starr Jordan, 1996
NOAA Teacher at Sea Program, Flower Garden Banks, NOAA Ship Ferrel, 1999
Space Physics, Lawrence Hall of Science
Professional Consultant:
PBS, Arlington VA
PBS, WGBH Boston
Georgia Pacific
Science Consultant, Fulbright Memorial Fund, Master Teacher Program
LASIP, Louisiana Systemic Initiation Program
The Bronx Zoo
Scholastic Science World Magazine
Great Source Books
Presentations:
Michigan Science Teachers Association
National Science Teachers Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico
National Science Teachers Association, San Diego, CA,
National Science Teachers Association, National Convention, Philadelphia, PA
National Science Teachers Association, National Convention, Orlando, Florida, 1999
National Science Teachers Association, Area Convention, Detroit-Windsor, 1999
Speaker, National Science Teachers Association, Toronto Convention, 1996
Speaker, Science Teachers Association of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1996
Speaker, National Science Teachers Association, Phoenix, Arizona, 1996.
Speaker, National Science Teachers Association Summer Board/CAGS Meeting, Flagstaff, Arizona, 1996
Facilitator, Global Change Workshop for Teachers, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, 1996
Speaker, National Science Teachers Association, St. Louis, 1996
Speaker, Global Summit on Science Education, San Francisco, California, 1996
Speaker, National Science Teachers Association, Rapid City, South Dakota,1996
National Science Teachers Association, San Diego California 2002
National Science Teachers Association, Philidelphia Pensylvania 2003
National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, Georgia 2004
National Science Teachers Association, Dallas Texas 2005
National Science Teachers Association, Anaheim, California 2006
National Science Teachers Association, St. Louic Missouri 2007
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