Supporting Resilient Learners
Personally, one of the main reasons I want to be a teacher is to cheer my students on and support them as they go through […]
Articles by creedero
I’ll Change Your Mind (about chemistry)
When I got to college, I took general chemistry in my first semester. The lecture hall was filled with 175 students, mostly freshman, who were […]
Developing Critical Thinking in a VISIBLE Way
No matter the subject in school, students should be challenged to thinking critically and deeply about concepts. But what a lot of teachers forget is […]
Getting Creative Saves Money!
As most people know, teaching is a hardworking but rewarding profession that doesn’t often have a lot of money associated with it. In Ohio, the […]
Empowering Diverse Students in STEM
In the field of education, the push for sending students into STEM fields has become more prominent now more than ever. Schools encourage “women in […]
Breaking Down Motivation – what actually DRIVES us?
As a student, I think and talk about motivation frequently. Some days, I don’t feel motivated at all- I procrastinate and drag my feet to […]
Stepping Outside of the Known and Into the Margins
Some of my favorite memories as a kid were family vacations at the beach. On a sunny day, we’d pack up the beach bag with […]
Going Above and Beyond – Exemplary Science Teaching
Teachers are memorable. They shape our growing minds, guide us, and walk with us through the learning process. If you asked me my favorite science […]