Noyce Scholar Profile
Elizabeth Heaton
Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: M.A.T., Biology
Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Biology and Chemistry, grades 9-12
Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Master Teaching Fellow
Name of Noyce institution:
University of South Carolina
Current academic or teaching status:
Graduate Student
School and school district:
Student teaching at Spring Valley HS, Richland Two School District
Background:
I received my undergraduate degree in biology with a minor chemistry at the University of South Carolina before pursuing a teaching degree.
Why do you want to teach:
I hope to instill in my students a passion for science and for learning.
Describe a memorable teaching experience:
I am continually gaining experience through student teaching.
What does the Noyce program mean to you:
The program has supported me financially as well as providing a group of new and pre-service teachers with whom I can collaborate.
