The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

After teaching chemistry, physics, and computer science, I became an administrator for the next 30 years with experience at the secondary, central office, and elementary levels. In 2006 I gave up my job as an elementary principal to care for my wife who had Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Khan Academy 165

Khan Academy Elementary Company Personalized Learning 165

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

After graduation, I pursued and obtained my Masters in Secondary English Education. From there, I moved to the secondary world and bounced from Alabama, to Tennessee, to Virginia and finally settled in Bellevue, Nebraska, where I teach 8th grade English.

Classroom 203

Classroom Secondary Course Company 203

The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

I wanted to get answers to these questions from teachers who have extensive Makerspace experience, and not just at the secondary level. The Maker Movement has inspired lots of reference books to help justify the concept, design a space, and plan activities. Thank you, Cheryl, for sharing your experiences below!

Classroom 40

Classroom How To Maker Movement STEM 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Iris Lapinski - CEO, CDI Apps for Good - "Apps for Good - Growing a new generation of problem solvers and makers" Dale Dougherty - Founder, President, and CEO, Maker Media, Inc.; Gary Bass Meaningful STEM-Based Learning in a University/Elementary School Partnership - Maria D. Shaheen, Ph.D.

STEM 47

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47