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Elisabeth Halemeier

Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Masters of Arts in Teaching

Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Biology and General Science, Basic Math, grades 6-12

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

Name of Noyce institution:
Pacific Univeristy

Current academic or teaching status:
Master's Student

School and school district:
Eugene/Springfield Area

Background:

I graduated from the University of Oregon with duel bachelor’s degrees in Family and Human Services and Biology. After graduating, I taught science and math in a small private school for two years. I have worked with high school students in a variety of different settings, but teaching is one of my favorites. I spent several summers guiding sea kayaking trips in BC, Canada. I love learning outside and sharing that experience with others makes it only better.

Why do you want to teach:

I want to teach because I see it as empowering the next generation. I also love sharing and learning about science. I think one of the best things is seeing students grasp something they never thought they could. It is an honor to walk through life with students.

Describe a memorable teaching experience:

I gave my students an assignment in which they had to design a project that explained the process of photosynthesis. They could use any media they wanted. I remember sitting watching the presentations and being floored by the creativity displayed. Then one of my students grabbed his guitar and broke into a whole parody song about photosynthesis based on a Taylor Swift song. It was incredible, the science was sound, and it was a great day!

What does the Noyce program mean to you:

The Noyce program has allowed me to return to school to pursue my credentials and Master’s. I am honored to be supported and hope that I can in turn be that support for my students.

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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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