Quotes:
Krissy Russell:
| I have partnered directly with Anne for three years on 6th physical science / 10th chemistry integration. During the first two years, Anne organized for her students to present mini chemistry lessons (complete with experiments) to my students. Because we were remote, the third year Anne organized for her students to video themselves doing experiments so that my students could watch them. In addition, in the second year of collaboration, Anne was open to allowing her students to mentor my students on a presentation they were working on. The overall experience of collaborating with Anne is not only smooth, but enjoyable. She has creative ideas and is open to hearing my ideas as well. Her students are well prepared and it’s clear that the experience for all of the students in the collaboration is deep and rich due to her efforts. |
Burton Barrager
| You have worked with me on Chemical Hygiene at EPS…and I hope to continue with you and David to build up our safety protocols and CHP. Also, your collaboration remotely with David last year in Chemistry and your collaboration with Waltzer for Advanced Bio…and your collaboration with Nickie when you first came to EPS – collaborations all around! |
Katie Dodd
| I was lucky enough to get to work with Anne for EBC 2020, where she planned and ran a World of Warcraft experience for Upper School students. Anne was incredibly organized and put a lot of thought into making this EBC week “trip” a positive one for all involved. I was completely new to the game and Anne spent additional time making sure that I had access and knew what to do, and I felt really set up for success through her efforts. It ended up being a really fun week, with many examples of student leadership and voice, and I had a great time. Also, I believe that Anne has continued the 6/10 partnership with Krissy’s Scientific Thinking 1 class, where 10th graders develop and teach lessons on Chemistry topics to rotating groups of 6th grade students. |
Caitlyn McLane
| GLC work Taking on Advanced Biology and working with Adam Waltzer Mentoring new Chem teachers and continuing to develop our Advanced Chemistry program Back in the days of our curriculum design committee, Anne was always willing to propose a new course and offer her expertise and feedback when appropriate (ex: I remember Anne talking about an Introduction to Psychology course with the Social Science discipline). |
Sam Uzwack
| A great partnership I have witnessed is the 6th/10th grade science collaboration, in which Anne and Krissy have created an experience that puts the Upper School students in a leadership and mentoring role for the 6th graders, while they learn about foundational scientific content that aids them in ST1. This is a highlight for me each year; Anne turns “control” of the class over to the older kids, and they are nervous as heck when the younger students arrive. This kind of collegial collaboration TAKES TIME and intentionality, as well as the ability to compromise and work well with others. |
Anonymous
| Anne has partnered with MS teachers to do science experiments/labs. The MS students have a mini science fair with the Chem students and get to grade have criteria to grade the Chem students. |
Steve Fassino
| I know almost every class Anne has taught has been with another person. So those teams of 2 to 3 seem to function well. Anne is good at communicating her comfort level with something and is unafraid to advocate for more detail/clarity/whatever is needed to help her perform better. I admire the ways in which Anne speaks up for herself. A tradition I know has been going on for a few years now is the partnership with the 6th grade science. Beyond that I’m not sure off of the top of my head. |
Anonymous
| Anne and I have initiated conversations on developing science research opportunities for students at EPS. We both recognize that it can be challenging for motivated high school students to find positions in research labs. These research projects would engage students to utilize knowledge and skills from their STEM coursework to solve practical scientific problems in a laboratory research environment. We believe that these skills are extremely valuable to students eager to pursue research at the college level. |