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This is Mrs. Upright's first year as a science research course facilitator. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at SUNY New Paltz, before going to Clarkson University for her Master in the Arts of Teaching degree. In addition to facilitating science research, she also teaches Regents and AP Chemistry.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Green
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Q: Why did you choose to pursue teaching chemistry?
A: Chemistry was my favorite subject in high school. I wanted not just a job, but a career that is fulfilling and changes day-to-day. I get to work with older adolescents.
Q: What items are on your bucket list?
A: Traveling more. Italy is the next big one on my list.
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: Reading, knitting…that's basically it.
Q: If you weren't a teacher, what would you do?
A: Probably engineer. I think I would be a chemical or environmental engineer, or a writer.
Q: What has been your favorite part about teaching science research thus far?
A: [long pause] It brings me happiness to facilitate so many original, exciting research projects. The products made are...not something you would find in a typical science high school class.
Q: What is your proudest accomplishment in life?
A: Why do I want to say I don't have one? Graduating grad school? I managed to graduate from grad school in under a year, which required a full time grad school course work and working at a school for a full day teaching.
Q: Do you have any advice?
A: Try to find balance in your life.
Q: How did you find your cats, Gus and Bear?
A: Gus is a rescue; he was found in the backyard of my grandparents-in-laws’ house. Bear was found in a McDonald's dumpster, and we rescued him. Gus is turning 5, and Bear is turning…he's turning 3. Or 2? He's turning 2.
Bonus question: Please provide a picture of your cats for our viewing pleasure.
Gus (left) and Bear (right)
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