Research Experiences for Teachers by Amanda Smith https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET Drop who you are, where you are from, who you teach, and what brought you here as we get started! en-us 2021-02-23 17:33:51 UTC 2025-04-25 16:37:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Hello! I am Amanda Smith from Bellefonte, PA and am the Director of K-12 Engagement at Penn State! Welcome! ajs398 https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1232697361 2021-02-23 17:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1232697361 Hello! I am Tiffany Lewis from Harrisburg, PA. I am a STEM Education Outreach Specialist from Penn State Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS). tzs80 https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255500478 2021-03-01 20:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255500478 Hello! I am Matt Richards from Emmaus, PA. I am a chemistry and inquiry science teacher, at Emmaus High School. I am interested in this opportunity for the practical experience, as well as progress toward my graduate degree! https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517002 2021-03-01 21:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517002 Hello! https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517099 I'm Austin Gee, from Milton Hershey School. I teach 9th-12th grade- Earth & Environmental Science and Astronomy. I saw an email about this program, and have colleagues who have participated so I decided to learn more! ]]> 2021-03-01 21:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517099 Hello! My name is Melissa Doellman from New York. I am a upper division (high school) biology teacher working in a a private school in NYC. I will be working in the science research program at my school next year and was searching for a research experience for the summer. https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517117 2021-03-01 21:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517117 Hey https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517227 2021-03-01 21:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517227 Hi, I'm Max Besong from Snow Shoe, PA, and I'm a physics & computer science teacher at Bald Eagle Area High School. I participated in an RET for two years with CSATS. https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517755 2021-03-01 21:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255517755 Hello! Geizi Dejka here. I am a High School Biology teacher in an Early College High School in Farmington, NM. gdejka https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255518383 I am here to learn ways on how I can expose my students more to Science researches to develop and improve their curiosity about STEM.]]> 2021-03-01 21:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255518383 Hello! I am Jennifer Susko from Moosic, PA. I am a CS/STEM teacher for K-6 students at Riverside Elementary Schools. https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519110 2021-03-01 21:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519110 I am Sarah Rau from Macungie, PA. I teach HS Biology with Agora Cyber Charter School. Administrator in our school asked me to look into this professional development opportunity for use with my Honors and AP students. https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519542 2021-03-01 21:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519542 Hi, I am Johnna Towsey from Juniata High School. I teach bio, A+P, environmental science and medical terminology. I was applying to participate last year and when COVID hit and things got crazy I decided to wait. I am interested in hearing how it will work virtually. jkratzer1 https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519825 2021-03-01 21:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519825 Hi! https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519914 Susan Chyczewski
I'm in Port Matilda, PA. I teach science at Bellefonte Area Middle School!

]]> 2021-03-01 21:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255519914 Hi I am Christina Abul-Ela. I am from Clarks Summit, PA. I teach AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and General Chemistry. https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255520076 2021-03-01 21:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255520076 Hi! https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255520383 I am Zach Stenson from Alaska.  I work with several school districts here and am interested to learn more about this to share this info with interested teachers!

]]> 2021-03-01 21:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255520383 Kyle Simon from Hanover, PA kylersimon2 https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255521600 I teach Earth & Space and physical science, and am a former RET!]]> 2021-03-01 21:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255521600 Hello! I am Kathleen Benton from South Plainfield NJ. I teach biology and AP Seminar and Research https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255521612 2021-03-01 21:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255521612 Hello https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255522165 I'm Paul Orbe from North Bergen, NJ. I teach chemistry at Union City High School. 

]]> 2021-03-01 21:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255522165 etekely https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255522846 Hi! I'm Emilie Tekely from Harrisburg Pa, I teach at Dauphin County Technical School.

]]> 2021-03-01 21:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255522846 HI! https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255523343
I'm Tim Brennan from Woodstock, Vt... I teach all kinds of science at the HS level.

]]> 2021-03-01 21:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255523343 Hello, I am Linnea Homa from Freedom, PA. I teach Biology, AP Biology, and Anatomy. I am excited to learn more about the program to expand my knowledge of research and bring that back to my classroom https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255524038 2021-03-01 21:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255524038 Christine Girtain from Toms River, NJ I teach Authentic Science Research at 2 high schools in NJ cgirtain https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255524311 2021-03-01 21:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255524311 Hello. I am Jocelyn Gordon from Rock Hill, SC. I teach AP, IB Biology and DC Anatomy and Physiology. I am here today because I enjoy working with others and providing my students with authentic experiences. https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255525086 2021-03-01 21:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255525086 Hi! I'm Steve Schulz from Manheim Township High School. I teach AP chem, Honors Chem, and 9th Grade Honors Physical Science. I'm interested in things that can be done this summer since many opportunities were cancelled last year. https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255525233 2021-03-01 21:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255525233 Hello, https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255525777
My name is Douglas Cox. IM from Philadelphia and I am  STEAM coordinator . My school is El Centro De Estudiantes . I teach math and engineering.

]]> 2021-03-01 21:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255525777 Hello! https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255527436 Hi all - my name is Mariel and I currently teach 10th grade Chemistry and 11th grade Biology in Chicago Public Schools (Solorio Academy HS on the southwest side of the city).]]> 2021-03-01 21:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255527436 Biology Teacher in PA bvena1 https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255527576 I teach Biology at Harmony Area Sr. High.

]]> 2021-03-01 21:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255527576 Good Afternoon! I'm a Biology and Genetics Teacher from Upper Darby High School in Drexel Hill, Pa, a former RET! jmagargal https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255528587 2021-03-01 21:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255528587 Happy March! I am from CT. I teach 9-12 HS at Amity High School in Woodbridge, CT. I teach Biology and Marine Biology. valeriecournoyer https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255529064 2021-03-01 21:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255529064 Hi everyone! I'm Lenore Teevan and I teach Environmental Science, Biology and Physical Geology to grades 9-12 in Springfield, OH https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255529894 2021-03-01 21:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255529894 Ahngelique A. Davis https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255530174 School District of Philadelphia high school STEM Mathematics teacher and UPENN GSE student/researcher.

Designing curricular lesson on agricultural engineering and food deserts in urban communities.

]]> 2021-03-01 21:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255530174 Hello, I am all set now :) https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255530804 My name is Mary Russo. I am a teacher at Jackson School District in Jackson, New Jersey (Ocean County).  I am somewhat new to teaching science research in the high school. I am looking for mentors for my students.  I hope to have my students work at labs and for facilities along with professionals.

]]> 2021-03-01 21:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255530804 https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255536971 Hi I’m Joe Grady, Math and Engineering teacher in Horsham, PA. I’m interested in finding some more advanced engineering projects to implement in my class.]]> 2021-03-01 21:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255536971 I am currently in Coconut Creek, FL (near Fort Lauderdale) teaching Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. I love Penn State. I have done RET at UPenn, Drexel (2X), and also HHMI at Franklin & Marshall (bioinformatics). ebujak1 https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255545499 Students love hearing about my research experiences.]]> 2021-03-01 21:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255545499 Hi https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255597350 I am Lakshmi Shrikantia and I teach Middle School Science at Harrisburg Academy, in Harrisburg PA. ]]> 2021-03-01 21:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ajs398/RET/wish/1255597350