Cameron Peters, Lead Teacher, Senior Math & Science
http://swscameron.edublogs.org
“In essence, science is a perpetual search for an intelligent and integrated comprehension of the world we live in.”
– C.B. Van Neil, Microbiologist
We live in a society that is increasingly reliant upon science and technology. Without a solid foundation in both math and science, students will not be prepared to thrive in an environment that requires proficiency in both.
In addition, thinking like a mathematician or scientist allows students to truly appreciate how wonderfully diverse and complex our environment is. Seeing the connectedness between organisms and the underlying mathematics of nature provides students with a new perspective to view the world. With greater appreciation and respect comes a renewed desire to be a steward.
Education
• University of Wyoming (2000), BS, Biology
• University of Wyoming (2003), BA, Secondary Science Education
• University of Maryland (2007), Master of Life Science
Teaching Certification
• Washington State: Professional Teacher
Professional Organizations
• National Science Teachers Association
Professional Development
· NSTA Regional Conference 11/07
· Singapore Math Seminar (9/07)
• Creative Mathematics (4/07)
· NSTA Regional Conference (12/06)
• Strengthening Math Computation Skills & Problem Solving (11/06)
• PNAIS All School Conference
• NOAA/Seattle Aquarium Marine Science Workshop (10/06)
• Institute of Life Science, University of Washington (Summer 2006)
• Child Abuse & Education (5/06)
• BER Biology/Life Science Seminar (1/06)
• Teaching Mathematics through Writing (1/06)
• Strengthening Reading/Writing Using Best Practices (11/05)
• PNAIS All School Conference (10/05)
• Everyday Math Workshop (9/05)
• PNAIS Beginning Teacher’s Institute (2/05)
• National Educational Computing Conference (11/04)
• NSTA Regional Conference (10/04)