Event Description
Are you a dedicated educator who didn't originally specialize in science but now finds yourself teaching it? This session is tailor-made for you! Join us on a journey of discovery as we demystify science education and provide practical tools for success. Designed for teachers without formal science training, this session will empower you to confidently navigate science lessons. From engaging teaching strategies to simplified explanations of complex concepts, we'll equip you with the essentials needed to make science both accessible and enjoyable for your students. Come learn, grow, and leave with newfound confidence in your ability to inspire a love for science in your classroom.
Your Presenter(s)
Heidi Salm
Heidi Salm has 18 years of professional experience in public education, working in the Winneconne Community School District in Northeast Wisconsin. Heidi is currently a 6th-grade science teacher, the 6-8 Curriculum Science Chair, and a member of the District Leadership Team. She is a member of the Wisconsin Science Education Leadership Association (WSELA), Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST), and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Heidi has a passion for creating STEM-based lessons and labs that are interdisciplinary and based on real-world applications. She believes in teaching science and agriculture in ways that bring science back to being an essential content area in each and every school while ensuring that all students are learning at high levels.
Heidi has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.