Sheila MacIntyre MCEP University of Pennsylvania

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Sheila MacIntyreMCEP University of Pennsylvania

• About me

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Education

• West Chester University
• BSED Biology and General Science
• Two graduate courses
• Computer use in Biological Research
• Comparative Animal Physiology
• Drexel University
• Research Experience for Teachers
• University of Pennsylvania
• Pursuing a Masters of Chemistry Education

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Employment

• Stroud Water Research Center
• Education Program Assistant
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Biopharmaceutical Associate
• Philadelphia School District
• Science Teacher

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Science Teacher

• Overbrook High School
• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Extracurricular Activities
• Class of 2008 Class Sponsor
• CAMERA Environmental Stewardship Club

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C.A.M.E.R.A Environmental Stewardship Program

• After school program
• Emphasis on technology and environmental issues
• Communicate with two schools in the US Virgin
  Islands
• Virgin Island students visit Philadelphia
• Overbrook students study marine systems in the
  Virgin Islands

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C.A.M.E.R.A Environmental Stewardship Program

• Projects
• Urban environmental issues
• Tree planting in neighborhoods
• Alley cleanups
• School beautification projects
• Garden
• Trash clean up
• Recycling projects
• Biodiversity studies

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About Overbrook High School

• School Population is 2075 students
• 99.9 African American
• Challenges
• Making A.Y.P
• School violence
• Drop out rate
• Attendance

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Overbrooks Accomplishments

• Mock Trial Team went to state finals
• Drum line is the 76ers official drum line
• Robotics Team went to semi-finals
• Football Team made it to playoffs
• Environmental Stewardship Club went to the Virgin
  Islands
• We are heading towards Excellence!

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Educational Philosophy

• I want my students to make sound decisions based
  on facts and evidence.
• The concepts learned in science apply to every
  area of their lives.
• To achieve high standards by setting small goals.

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Teaching Style

• My expectations are high for every student.
• Emphasis is placed on improving writing and
  mathematical skills.
• The only way to learn science is by doing
  science.
• Relevancy and application to real life
  situations.
• Humor

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MCEP Objectives

• Obtain knowledge of chemistry and chemical
  concepts
• New teaching tools and techniques
• Improve technological abilities
• Obtain Chemistry Education Certification