1. Sheila MacIntyre MCEP University of Pennsylvania
About me…

2. Education West Chester University Drexel 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

3. Employment Stroud Water Research Center GlaxoSmithKline
Education Program Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline
Biopharmaceutical Associate
Philadelphia School District
Science Teacher

4. Science Teacher Overbrook High School Extracurricular Activities
Biology
Environmental Science
Extracurricular Activities
Class of 2008 Class Sponsor
CAMERA Environmental Stewardship Club

5. 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

6. 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

7. About Overbrook High School
School Population is 2075 students
99.9% African American
Challenges:
Making A.Y.P
School violence
Drop out rate
Attendance

8. Overbrook’s Accomplishments
Mock Trial Team went to state finals
Drum line is the 76’ers 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!

9. 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.

10. 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

11. MCEP Objectives Obtain knowledge of chemistry and chemical concepts
New teaching tools and techniques
Improve technological abilities
Obtain Chemistry Education Certification