Science is a field of study that is constantly adapting to new advances in basic knowledge, medicine, and technology. An understanding of the nature of science and an appreciation of its methods and philosophy continue to be necessary parts of education. Students will apply the scientific method to solve problems and experience the true nature of science. We need to prepare students for the technology of the future by helping them develop a deeper knowledge of basic science. We must present how science works, what processes and methods expand scientific knowledge and what science is and is not. Science is enjoyable, open-ended yet operates with expectations based on predictions of theory.
SAN MARIN HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE PATHWAY
(*) Proposed - two year program. First year classroom only. Second year classroom and internship
Science Activities Science Teachers
Science Trips Science LabSCIENCE ACTIVITIES- Labs and Demonstrations - Field Studies - Physics Olympics - Guest Speakers - Field Trips - Student Clubs - Environment Club - Save the Waves Club - Robotics Club
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Ms. Martini - Biology
- I grew up in Sonoma County
- I graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BS in Agriculture Science in 2000. Received teaching credential in Agriculture Education in 2001. I am currently working on my Masters degree.
- I previously worked at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia as an Agriculture Science Teacher
- I have been teaching biology at San Marin High School since 2004
- I live in Sonoma with husband and our 2 fish!
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Ms. Carlomagno - Biology
- I am from Novato (maiden name is Springfield) and attended many of the Novato Unified Schools including Pleasant Valley and Sinaloa. I graduated from San Marin High School in 1989
-I graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1993 with a degree in Biological Sciences. After college I worked in the admissions office at Dominican University and later attended school there. Next I earned my single-subject teaching credential there.
-I have been teaching science at San Marin since 1996.
-Besides teaching, I love doing stuff with my family. I live in Petaluma with my husband and two daughters (Kylie was born in 2004 and Layce at the end of 2007). In my spare time (which isn’t much these days) I enjoy running, golfing, skiing (both water and snow), bike riding, reading and traveling. Singapore, Bali, Japan, England, France, and Australia are some of the stamps in my passport, which I hope to continue to fill.
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Mr. Nick Williams, Biology and Earth Science
- I received a B.S. from UC Davis in Evolution and Ecology and an M.A. from UC Davis in Education
- Before teaching I worked as an environmental monitor and summer camp director
- I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee, hiking, and mountain biking
- This is my second year teaching at San Marin.
- I love teaching science and working with students!
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Dr. LaFevre-Bernt, or Dr. L.-B. Chemistry
- I am originally from Connecticut. I received a B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Life Science Teaching Preparation from Humboldt State University. I received a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from the Department of Biochemistry at State University of New York, Stony Brook.
- Before teaching I did four years of post-doctoral research of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases at Sugen, Inc., and the Buck Institute For age Research. I most recently was a Senior Scientist at ProteomTech, Inc., in Emeryville, where I developed novel cancer therapeutic.
- This is my second year teaching chemistry at San Marin.
- I live in Novato with my husband, son, and two dogs.
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Mr. Block - Chemistry and Physics
- I received a degree in Chemistry at University of California Santa Barbara where I played water polo and swam. I received a Masters in Business from University of Phoenix. I received my teaching credential from Cal State LA
- Before teaching, I served with the US Marine Corps, worked for the UC Police Department , worked as a Ski Patrol in Park City Utah, was an Analytical Chemist and Manufacturing Chemicals Purchasing Agent at Amgen Inc., Manufacturing Chemicals Purchasing Agent, at Sandoz, Inc, trained at the Butte Firefighter Academy, Chico CA, served as a Firefighter / Engineer in New Mexico, attended Paramedic School in Pittsburg, CA, worked and am currently working as a Jr. Lifeguard Academy Instructor, Malibu Ca, as a Summer job, and have worked and currently work as an ocean lifeguard for California State Parks in LA and Sonoma counties.
- Before teaching at San Marin, I was a Student Teacher with Arcadia School District, and a teacher in LA Unified School District.
- This is my second year teaching at San Marin. |
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