Open House 2020

Mrs. Massey - Grizzell Science

I am so excited for a new school year, teaching 7th grade science! This is my second year in Dublin. Before that, I was a teacher in Dayton. I have spent the past 6 years teaching math, science, and as a gifted intervention specialist.

• I love teaching through inquiry and asking questions.

• I try to show students how science affects the world around them, making connections to current events.

• Its hard to do hands-on science remotely, but we will check out all kinds of online labs and demonstrations.

• We'll start the year learning about waves!

Its going to be a great year!

Visit My Science Page for More Info

Mr. Dunham - Grizzell Social Studies

Aloha! Welcome to 7th grade history. I am looking forward to being "back in the classroom". This will be a school year like no other and my mantra this year is that we will succeed by showing patience and grace and taking on the attitude of problem solvers.

The teaching of history has changed greatly since many of us were in school. There is less emphasis on the need to memorize names and dates. With the amount of information at students' fingertips, we will be focusing more on thinking like historians. This includes skills such as evaluating both primary and secondary sources, as well as recognizing biases and point of view. In today's world there is no shortage of access to information, the key is to look at that information with a critical eye to determine what may or may not be valid.

Other skills that we will be working to develop this year include building responsibility and the ability to self advocate. To that point, I ask that if your student comes to you with a concern from class, that you encourage them to speak with me first. Learning to address issues with an authority figure is a skill that will serve them throughout life. As a father of two college freshmen and a high school sophomore, I recall the middle school years well. I look forward to watching your student grow and develop as a learner, a more importantly, as a young adult. Here's to a great year!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me,

dunham_tony@dublinschools.net

@DunhamHistory

Miss Ziesenheim - Karrer Social Studies

Our young historians are getting ready to set sail on an epic adventure as we explore Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and the Dark Ages this semester. In addition to our exploration, we will sharpen the skills that historians rely on to be successful: evaluating primary and secondary sources, interpreting bias, and developing an understanding of the difference between perspective and perception. Each week, students will have the opportunity to dig into current events and begin thinking about how what's happening today will be perceived in the future. I am excited to embark on this journey alongside them in our virtual classroom environment - we are all learning new tricks this year!

Before joining the Remote Learning Academy team, I was the Gifted Intervention Specialist at Davis Middle School for 4 years and Wright Elementary for 1. Prior to working in Dublin, I taught 8th grade ELA in North Carolina. I am passionate about connecting the dots between the past and the present and I look forward to sharing my passion with your children!

Ms. Kleinhenz - Karrer Middle School, Grade 7

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year!

I am so excited to be your student's school counselor in the 7th grade. One of the things that I love most about Karrer is that I get to move up with the grade level each school year. I started with this group of students as 6th graders last year and now we are in 7th grade together.

I am a graduate of the University of Dayton (AYA Social Studies) and Eastern Kentucky University (Masters in School Counseling). This is the start of my 15th year in education. I worked in Kentucky for several years as both a 7th grade Social Studies teacher and School Counselor before moving back to Ohio. This is my 4th year at Karrer Middle School as a School Counselor.

As a school counselor, I am here to support the social, emotional, and academic health and well-being of all students at Karrer Middle School. Counseling services include classroom guidance, small groups, individual counseling, and parent consultation.

Please visit Ms. Kleinhenz's Site.