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Jeremy

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Jeremy Deyton

Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: M.S., Photophysics

Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Chemistry and Physics

Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Fifth year or post-baccalaureate Noyce scholar

Name of Noyce institution:
Duke University, Master of Arts in Teaching

Current academic or teaching status:
3 years

School and school district:
Jordan High School, Durham Public Schools, NC

Background:

I have a B.S. in Chemistry from North Carolina State University. I completed a M.S. in Ultrafast Spectroscopy at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill while studying photo-sensitive systems for application in solar energy technology. While instructing senior level chemistry courses at Chapel Hill, I found I had a strong interest in teaching and education and pursued a MAT at Duke University. I have taught all levels of students at my current school and I am the Science Club coach. I also help arrange internships in research laboratories at local universities for students who are interested in pursuing science as a career.

Why do you want to teach:

I teach because being an educator is rewarding to me on multiple levels. I get to meet hundreds of people every year and pass on my knowledge and experience to them. My colleagues provide excellent support and feedback. I am mentally stimulated everyday by creating effective lessons for students who are hungry to learn. In short, the teaching career provides a theater for one to have a great impact.

Describe a memorable teaching experience:

I will always remember my students competing in the Science Olympiad: when they struggle to independently overcome technical hurdles, their celebration when they succeed, and their “all-for-one” cohesiveness as a team.

What does the Noyce program mean to you:

The financial support of the Noyce program was the key element that allowed me to pursue a rigorous, full time MAT program. Similarly, the workshops sponsored by the Noyce program have also provided a venue for veteran and new teachers to exchange knowledge and ideas for effective teaching practice.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant Numbers DUE-2041597 and DUE-1548986. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the AAAS Board of Directors, the Council of AAAS, AAAS’ membership or the National Science Foundation.

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