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Noyce Scholar Profile

Blaire Volbers

Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Education, Chemistry, and Spanish

Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Chemistry, grades 7-12

Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Noyce Scholar

Name of Noyce institution:
Case Western Reserve University

Current academic or teaching status:
Junior

School and school district:
John Hay High School

Background:

I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA, but currently studying in Cleveland at Case Western Reserve. I started off in Engineering at Case, but switched to Chemistry and Education and picked up Spanish along the way. I love the differences across the subject areas and the joint program Case has with John Carroll University in Education.

Why do you want to teach:

Education appealed to me immediately because of the opportunity to inspire inquiry and motivate students. Learning is an extremely important part of life, and I’m excited to be a part of shaping the education of students.

Describe a memorable teaching experience:

There are many stories that all stand out individually, but my favorite part of teaching or tutoring is the moment when a concept clicks in a student’s mind. When you can see the understanding you have been working toward in the students’ eyes, it is very rewarding.

What does the Noyce program mean to you:

The Noyce program has provided great opportunities to interact with all levels of educators. Hearing different perspectives from high school teachers and college professors is very beneficial. Also, I have been given many opportunities to gain experience interacting with students in a classroom setting.

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