Welcome to Dr. Ferriero's Site
π¨βπ¬ About Dr. Ferriero
Hello! My name is Joe Ferriero and I have been working with the Morris Area Schools for the past 12 years.Β I was born and raised in New Jersey.Β I have been in education for 24 years.Β I've taught everything from 3rd grade through high school.Β I've been a principal, assistant principal, science teacher and most recently an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. I am currently a part of the science department ... science education is one of my passions!
Please feel free to email me at jferriero@morris.k12.mn.us - I check my email frequently.
All student work can be found on Google Classroom and on the lesson plans posted on this site.
πThe Dr. F. Files .... click on a topic to learn more about me!
πDr. F's Education
I believe that education, in any form, makes us better. For me, formal education has been a big part of my life. Below you can see where I have earned some of my degrees.
B.S. - Biology, Montclair State University
M.Ed. - Science/Math Education, Seton Hall University
Ed.S. - Mathematics, Western Governors University
Capstone:Β Examining the impact of peer collaboration on K-6 students' mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. [Read my research]
Ed.D. - Biological Sciences, Western Governors University
Dissertation: Beyond the Bunsen Burner: Understanding the Human Journey of Scientific Discovery [Amazon]
πDr. F's Licenses
Minnesota:
Elementary Education
Middle Level Science
Secondary Life Science
New Jersey:
Elementary Education
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Secondary Education: Biology
National/Misc:
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
π§‘Dr. F's Interests
Favorite Animal: Frogs!!
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Favorite Foods: Anything Italian, Chinese, Mexican
Pets: I have a Gecko I name Lizardstrata (after Lysistrata - a greek play)
Travel: I love to travel - Aruba is a favorite that I usually go to each summer, I love Dallas and Boston
πDr. F's Activities
In our district I also work on ...
High School Tech Coach
Junior High (7-8th Grade)
High School (9-12th Grade)
eP@M (eCigarette Prevention at Morris)
Activity Committee