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Ross S. Sterling High School Pre-AP Chemistry/Chemistry I Room 201, 281-420-4500 |
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Hi!!! My name is Nichole DePaul,
and I am your child’s instructor in chemistry at Ross S. Sterling High
School. I am looking forward to a successful year at Ross S. Sterling
High School, and I know that the students will receive the most professional,
positive learning environment that can be given within the science classroom.
I have a bachelor’s of science in chemistry
from Illinois State University and a master’s of arts in teaching of science
at the secondary level at Western Governors University. My
thesis/capstone was titled “Curriculum Alignment Between Mathematics and
Science”. It explored the use of curriculum alignment, vertically and
horizontally, between the mathematics and science courses. My reason
for the exploration was on the basis that mathematics and science must work
together for students to understand the concepts and equations that are used within
the classroom. I have started my doctorate in education in K12
Studies—Science at Capella University through an online program while
maintaining my classroom at Sterling High School and will graduate in June
2012. My dissertation research will be technology integration in the science
classroom. I taught at Olympia High School in
Orlando, Florida from March 2005 to June 2008 and have teaching
certifications in Florida, Illinois, and Texas. I have taught AP Chemistry,
Chemistry I Honors, APEX Chemistry I Honors (OHS), and Chemistry I. I am
going to into my second year at RSS and my fifth year of teaching chemistry
at the secondary level. In my ‘other’ life, I was a professional
bowler for several years while working in the bowling industry for the United States Bowling Congress, Kegel, and Professional Bowlers Association.
As a chemist and engineer, I was instrumental in the design and implementation
for the Sport Bowling program, as well as, the design and implementation of
lane machine technology at Kegel. While I am no longer working for the
bowling industry, I am still an active participate in many aspects of the
sport that require travel around the city, state, and country for major city,
state, national, and international bowling tournaments. Currently, I
maintain a 200+ average, have one national title, one state title, several
city and local titles, and many more accomplishments. Bowling is a
large part of my life, and typically, you will find me on the lanes in
between teaching and other obligations. My mission and objectives are
simple: have an open door policy to allow all students to learn in
their learning styles while still teaching the curriculum. I want my
students to love chemistry as much as I do, and it is important for me, as
their teacher, to provide a safe and engaging learning environment while
keeping the communication open between the parents, students, faculty, administration,
and guidance counselors at Sterling High School. Never hesitate to
contact me for any questions, concerns, issues, or discussion. I am
always available for my parents!!!! With that being said, I am looking forward
to an exciting school year full of chemistry with the explorations in
experiments, demonstrations, and inquiry. It will be fun and enjoyable
for all that are involved in my classroom. To end with an excellent
quote from me to you: What in the world
ISN’T chemistry? Nichole DePaul |
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