Teacher-to-Teacher Connections
As well as connect2engineering's volunteer database of engineers, connecting with other K-12 teachers is also a valuable way to learn more abot involving your students in engineering, math and science. Below are teachers who are interested in sharing their expertise and teaching approaches. Please feel free to contact them directly, or to add your information to our list.
Teacher-to-Teacher Connection Form
GARY HOLST |
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| Contact: | Email: gholst@mpsomaha.org |
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| School/University: | Millard North High School, Omaha, Neb. | ||||||||
| Grade Level | 9 - 12 | ||||||||
| Courses Taught: | • Intro to Woods • Foundations of Technology • Electricity |
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| Project Lead the Way Certifications | Introduction to Engineering (IED) | ||||||||
JANET LARSON |
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| Contact: | Email: jllarson@mpsomaha.org |
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| School/University: | Millard Public Schools, Omaha, Neb. | ||||||||
| Grade Level | 6 - 12 | ||||||||
| Courses Taught: | • High School - Industrial Technology |
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| Project Lead the Way Certifications | Engineering (IED, POE, DE, CEA, and EDD) | ||||||||
DAVE PATTEN |
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| Contact: | Email: dpatten@mpsomaha.org |
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| School/University: | Millard North High School, Omaha, Neb. | ||||||||
| Grade Level | 9 - 12 | ||||||||
| Courses Taught: | • Beginning Metals • Consumer Maintenance |
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JAISA POPPLETON |
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| Contact: | Email: japoppleton@mpsomaha.org |
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| School/University: | Millard South, Omaha, Neb. | ||||||||
| Grade Level | 9 - 12 | ||||||||
| Courses Taught: | • INTRO |
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| Project Lead the Way Certifications | Introduction to Engineering (IED) | ||||||||
JOE VINCHATTLE |
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| Contact: | Email: jvinchattle@lewiscentral.k12.ia.us |
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| School/University: | Lewis Central Community Schools, Council Bluffs, Iowa | ||||||||
| Grade Level | 9 - 12 | ||||||||
| Courses Taught: | • Project Lead The Way |
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| Project Lead the Way | Coordinator | ||||||||

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