Quotes from teachers who participated in DNA Day 2007
- "Thanks for your involvement in the education of our students.”
Joy Knight, Bessemer City High School - "I have a group of smart, but very under achieving students who really need motivation and I feel that the Forensics Module would really get them involved with genetics and biology."
Susan Whittemore, Bessemer City High School - "Our school is a magnet school for several disciplines. In the Fall of '07 we will be offering a Biotechnology pathway. This would be a wonderful opportunity for our students.”
Patricia Morgan, Central Academy of Technology and Art - "I have participated in several of the Destiny workshops and am currently looking for ways to increase student interest in science. So many of my students (lower level) may never be exposed to an opportunity such as this.”
Julie West, Charles B. Aycock High School - "I would really like to offer our students here in this rural setting a chance to meet professionals in the scientific field who might inspire some to enter a biological profession. The only time our students get to participate in most enrichment type of activities is when they are brought to us, so I am very excited about this program.”
Benjamin J. Bailey, Forbush High School - "I serve as the Biology Department Curriculum Specialist. Our students would definitely benefit from a visit from your program. Our students are currently studying DNA and genetics.”
Mary Ratliff, Anson High School - "I am very excited at the prospect of my students hearing from someone other than myself on these topics. I feel it is very important that the youth of our country are introduced to how our knowledge of DNA will impact their lives. With the added responsibility of having to pass the EOCs, portfolios, and exit exams, teachers are not able to cover this material as broadly as they should. I applaud your efforts to keep our youth informed. Thank you.”
Linda Bray, Forestview High School - "I would be thrilled to have any of the curricula in my biology class. My honors anatomy class is mostly juniors and seniors with good science backgrounds. I would like to see something more challenging for them.”
Susan Terry, Fuquay-Varina High School - "Highland is a magnet school for technology that includes a biomedical academy. All of our students would benefit from these presentations, but those in the biomedical academy would gain exposure for their future careers.”
Jennifer Boyd, Highland School of Technology - "This is an equity plus school and we are on block schedule. Many of our students are on free/reduced lunch and many of my students have little interest in science and do not see any relationship between science and their lives. DNA is just a term to them. If the 90 minutes is too long, it would be possible to pull students from other Biology classes. It would be wonderful give North's students an exposure to this type of material.”
Becky Adams, North Forsyth High School - "My 1st and 3rd classes consist of low-performing at-risk students. They are wonderful kids, full of energy, and I have had them all year long. The 2nd class is coming to me for the first time tomorrow (1/23/07). They are a group of students above the level of the other two classes but not on the honors level. All classes will have the state-mandated EOC test in June. Any hands-on activities that will help them remember the information will be greatly appreciated.”
Emily Haggerty, Northern Nash High School - "Unfortunately, many of the students that I teach have not had the opportunity to be exposed to the real life implications of biological endeavors. This program is just what they need to understand…biology outside of the biology book. Thank you for your consideration!”
Cynthia Williams, Northern Nash High School - "It will be great for my students to meet college students and be exposed to such activities. It could also expose them to possible career options. Thank you.”
Prea Naick, Overhills High School - "This is a great opportunity that UNC-Chapel Hill is offering students and teachers alike! Great job!”
Bethany L. Walker, Piedmont High School - "This would be an excellent opportunity for my students.”
Crystal Taylor, Seventy First High School - "My biology II class is made up of seniors with the majority of them heading to college in various medical and research fields. I think they would benefit the most from the biomedical career discussion.”
Betty Greene, Southern Nash High School - "All three of my classes are comprised of standard level students. Excessive use of difficult vocabulary should be avoided. These students are really interested in watching and doing different experiments.”
Maegan Parsons, Trinity High School - "This is a wonderful opportunity for my students to become more aware of biomedical careers. Having a college student be a mentor for the day presenting SCOS material will emphasize the importance of science in today's world.”
Dianna Cecil, Trinity High School - "What a great idea to connect high school students to real life situations.”
Pat Ligon, Broughton High School - "Our school is a small learning community focusing on the health and life sciences. This would be fantastic for our students since our school is a school of choice for students interested in pursuing a career in the medical or science field.”
Davida LaCosse, South Granville School of Health and Life Sciences - "I hope you choose my school! Thanks for offering this program.”
Donna Ansted, Southern Lee High School