PHYSICS | MOUNTAIN RIDGE HIGH

"Lisa Craig gives real life examples of what students are learning.  She makes students feel like they are discovering the principles they are learning about.  Her style of teaching and the projects the students do in class really helps the material stick.  She is passionate about physics which makes her students passionate."

• Mike Kochevar, Principal at Mountain Ridge High School

What do you love about science teaching or what made you want to be a science teacher? 

I've always wanted to be a teacher and used to make my little brother play school with me when I was a kid...haha!  I had an amazing high school physics teacher whose love of the subject inspired me to pursue physics as a degree. 

What are some of your hobbies and/or how do you like to spend your time outside of teaching? 

I love to do anything outdoors, especially hiking, backpacking, and skiing.  Any day I get to spend outside is a great day!  I also love to go out to eat and try new restaurants. 

What's the best advice or mantra you live by for your teaching? 

I love getting kids who think they aren't "good at science" or don't like science to be curious about the world around them. When a student who has those feelings suddenly has a lightbulb moment and I know their curiosity has been piqued...that's what makes me come to work every day.  My advice to other teachers would be to help those students believe in themselves.