Welcome to
Del Mar Hills Academy
and Sycamore Ridge
Ms. Swanberg and a friend.
Educational Background and Professional Experience:
I have been a DMUSD Science Specialist for the past 19 years. Earlier I worked as a research scientist and Principal Investigator for NASA and before that at the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing. I have a Master of Science degree from the University of Michigan in Natural Resources, Remote Sensing and a Bachelor of Science degree form Southern Illinois University in Forestry, Environmental Impact Assessment as well as a minor in Botany.
Awards:
2018 Exemplary STEM Teacher CSUSM and North County Professional Development Federation
2007-08 Site teacher of the Year
2009-2010 District Math Teacher of the Year
2009 San Diego Science Partnership Award
2010 Proclamation in Celebration of Lagoon Week Del Mar City Council
Teacher Contact Information: nswanberg@dmusd.org, 858-755-9763 x3410 or 858-755-1060 x3843
Educational Philosophy & What can you expect in Science this year?
I hope to inspire my students students, though inquiry and discovery, so that they develop their own passion for science. I believe all students can think and act as scientists.
This year students will conduct hands-on lab investigations aligned with the Amplify Science curriculum and will explore engaging phenomena to discover underlying science principles.
Link to Google Classroom
Link to Class Schedule
Life Outside of Science
I have a passion for music too and have played in university and community orchestras wherever I have lived including the Ann Arbor Symphony, Ottawa Symphony, Peninsula Symphony and I am currently the Principal Violist of the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra. I play violin, piano and guitar as well.