We spotlight Neila Willow, CRS Science Super Star honoree, who teaches at Franklin Elementary in Oakland. Neila is an avid science supporter, as as she can firsthand attest to the wondrous affects it has on her students. This past year, she tried to engage her students in science as much as possible, and connect it with all aspects of learning.
We spotlight Marilee Simons, CRS Science Super Star honoree, who teaches at Franklin Elementary in Oakland. Marilee used an engaging and extensive investigation on Painted Lady Butterflies to teach her students about animal life cycles.
We spotlight Alicia Fong, CRS Science Super Star honoree, who teaches at Cleveland Elementary in Oakland. Alicia ensured all of her students were able to create meaningful takeaways from her lessons through multiple class discussions and hands-on learning that activated their understandings.
We spotlight Mary Loeser, CRS Science Super Star honoree, who teaches at Cleveland Elementary in Oakland. Mary is an avid proponent of the wonderous effects science learning can have on a student. This past year, her and her classroom explored the phenomena of flower reproduction.
We spotlight Elizabeth Santos, CRS Science Super Star honoree, who teaches at Grant Elementary in West Contra Costa. Elizabeth had her class explore the phenomena of pollination from mulitiple angles, utilizing various methods to engage all types of learners in her class.
We spotlight Stephanie Wagner, CRS Science Super Star honoree, who teaches at Grant Elementary in West Contra Costa. Stephanie has seen the powerful effects a hands-on science lesson can have on a student. This year, for one science unit she led her classroom in a hands-on exploration of different types of liquids.
We spotlight Janet Belanoff, CRS Science Star honoree, who teaches at Collins Elementary in West Contra Costa. Janet took a phenomenon that her students had seen in action every day of their lives, but had no concrete understanding of, to turn into a lesson plan that would engage her entire class.
Community Resources for Science
1611 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 10 B
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 527-5212
Fax: (510) 527-5216
Email: community@crscience.org
EIN: 94-3262587
The mission of CRS is to empower teachers and STEM professionals serving schools in historically marginalized communities to activate TK-8 students’ curiosity about the world, foster critical thinking, and inspire children to imagine future career pathways. We envision a community of educators, scientists, families and partners working together to build school cultures that equip all children to explore the world around them and build the skills needed to become innovators, problem solvers, environmental stewards, life-long learners and leaders. CRS leads a dynamic network, fostering relationships and collaborations that leverage expertise and resources to transform science teaching and learning toward greater equity, opportunity, and success for all students.
Our goal is simple: help teachers give students more opportunities to “do science” – to ask questions, test ideas, get their hands on real science activities. We need to inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, problem solvers, and leaders!