2005-2006 Teacher Research Projects

 

Davis High

Dixon High – Biology

Dixon High – Math

Folsom High

Gretchen Higgins Elementary

Pioneer High

Sam Brannan Middle

 

Davis High School Teacher Research Group

Mentor Teacher	Scott Richardson
Teacher Researchers	Pam Difillipo (San Juan HS), Ema Gluckmann (Luther Burbank HS)
Fellows	Emily Ashbaugh, Judy Tan
Project Abstract	Comparing Teacher and Student Lab Experiences with Regards to Perceived Learning, Challenge, and Engagement

 

Dixon High School Teacher Research Group - Biology

Mentor Teacher	Rebecca Faulds
Teacher Researchers	Kristen Kellett
Fellows	Kendra Sewall, Nao Hisakawa
Project Abstract	Facilitating Student Understanding of Evolution Through the Synthesis of Darwinian Arguments

 

Dixon High School Teacher Research Group - Mathematics

Mentor Teachers	Suzanne Galloway, Ed Reed
Teacher Researchers	Susan Kenehan
Fellows	Leslie Young, Kristin Lui
Project Abstract	Increasing Student Success in Algebra

 

Folsom High School Teacher Research Group

Mentor Teacher	Kristy Guarienti, Jeanine Robb
Teacher Researchers	Barbara Brydon, Heidi Painter, Anne Royston
Fellows	Hasan Palandoken, Justine Ma
Project Abstract	Foundational Knowledge: Student Understanding of Complex Science Concepts

 

Gretchen Higgins Elementary School Teacher Research Group

Mentor Teacher	Sandy Crepps
Teacher Researchers	Elizabeth Brothers, Courtney Young
Fellows	Barbara Villatoro, Annie Oppman
Project Abstract	How Can We Help Our Students be more Successful at Solving Word Problems?

 

Pioneer High School Teacher Research Group

Mentor Teacher	Derek Docktor
Teacher Researchers	Elizabeth Christopher, Michael Hochderffer, Christine Ortiz, Charles Stowell
Fellows	Lori Robbins, Gisela Villagomez
Project Abstract	Inquiry-Based Science as a Method for Developing Science Literacy and Content Knowledge

 

Sam Brannan Middle School Teacher Research Group

Mentor Teacher	Connie Hvidsten
Teacher Researchers	Audrey Ball, Sinead Klement, Sean Leddy, Kimberly Miyasaki
Fellows	Jeremy Davis, Shannon Kawayoshi
Project Abstract	Completing the Learning Cycle in Model-Based Inquiry