Resume
Diane Ripollone
108 Sailboat Court, Garner, NC, 27529
919-414-9861
twitter: @rippie77
Instagram: dirip77
Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
AMS Datastreme 2018
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Master of Science Education 2006
CW Post Long Island University, Brentwood, NY
Master of Science 1995
AWARDS/Certifications
NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador 2024
2022 Cycle 10 NASA Airborne Ambassador 2022
Certified American Meteorological Society Teacher 2019- Present
North Carolina Teacher’s Certification 1999-Present
New York State Teacher’s Certification 1993-Present
Nominated Northwestern Teacher of the Year 2018
National Geographic Highlighted Teacher 2018
National Geographic Certification 2017
Albert Einstein Fellowship Finalist 2016
Siemens Teachers as Researchers 2013
NASA Explorers Honor School 2013
NASA Explorer School Merit Roll Award 2013
Cardinal Gibbons High School Susan Day Teaching Award 2011
Notre Dame Teaching in Excellence Award 2011
Saint Joseph’s College Saint Catherine Medal 2006
Teaching Experience
Cardinal Gibbons High School, Raleigh, NC
Teacher– Earth Science, Chemistry, Forensics, Physics and Creative Video
1998-Present
St. Anthony’s High School, South Huntington, NY
Teacher– Biology and Earth Science
1995-1998
Sachem School District, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Teacher– Economics and History
1993-1995
Related Experience
Project Ice:
Summer 2023
Training focused on project-based learning in topic of paleoclimatology.
Two-week workshop, one week online and the other in person at OSU. Supported by the American Meteorological Society and COLDEX.
My NASA Data Product Reviewer
2021- Present
Test and review lesson products with students. Integrate Earth System Data Explorer into classroom lessons.
Lesson Evaluator Vera Rubin Observatory
Fall 2021
Pilot tested investigations developed by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory EPO team. Monitored and implemented required assessments and NGSS phenomenon.
Mentor/Lead Mentor AMS NC Atmosphere Course
Fall 2018- Present
Mentor to teachers completing the DataStreme Atmosphere course supported by AMS and NOAA. Position responsibilities include reviewing and mentoring of students DataStreme Atmosphere course. All work is completed online using the DL2 platform.
2022 NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAA's)
Fall 2022
AAA teachers receive training in astrophysics and planetary science, including a week-long STEM immersion experience at a NASA astronomy research facility such as the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) based in Palmdale, California. AAAs teach a physical science curriculum module created by the SETI Institute that connects curriculum concepts to NASA-enabled research
Infiniscope Advisory Board/Lesson Evaluator
2017-2021
Position responsibilities included Educator lesson review using NGSS rubric and testing with students using learning experiences with lessons. Monthly engagement with other Advisory Board members. Final project or goal was to create a lesson using special interface associated with the Infiniscope mission.
Project Maury: AMS and Navy sponsored
Summer 2018
Training focused on project-based learning in topics of oceanography and meteorology.
Two-week workshop was supported by the American Meteorological Society and US Naval Academy.
SET SAIL STEM USNA
Summer 2017
Training focuses on the use of project-based learning in topics such as engineering design, chemistry, physics, math, robotics, programming, biology, and SeaPerch.
Project Atmosphere: NOAA, NSF and AMS sponsored
Summer 2016
Experience included information from the American Meteorological Society.
Two-week workshop was hosted at the NWS Training center where we received
Resources and lessons to teach meteorology.
NASA Explorer School
Summers 2011-2014
Experiences on STEM topics such as radio telescopes with GARVT, Globe activities, Laser Satellites, and other activities. Collaboration between teachers continues post experience. Grant award for Honor School.
Honeywell Educator Space Academy/Advanced Space Camp
Summers 2012-2013
Honeywell Educator gave me the experience to work with other teachers worldwide and develop new STEM activities for my classroom. I have improved many lessons based on my space academy experience. My enrichment was extended and deepened by attending Advanced Space Camp. This enabled me to bring meaningful lessons to my classroom and colleagues.
Siemens Teachers/Discovery STARs
Summer 2013
Worked with geologists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. I was able to conduct research on a mammoth dig site. Current STEM activities in my classroom reflect proper research techniques obtained from this experience.
Curriculum Evaluator, NASA JUNO Project
2012-2013
Tested and evaluated lessons associated with the NASA JUNO mission. Lessons completed in classes and evaluations were completed too
Responsibilities
Moderator/Coach Robotics Club/Team Present
Current Faculty Moderator of FTC Robotics Team. I am coach and lead person for the Team. Managed and helped with Regional tournament held at Cardinal Gibbons High School.
Moderator Space Explorers Club
Past Faculty Moderator. During the year we meet and skype with various scientists and engineers. This has included professionals from NASA, Smithsonian, and SpaceX.
Moderator Video Club
Past Faculty Moderator, During the school year we cover and broadcast various school events using professional video equipment.
JPL OpenSource Rover Build Moderator
Current project building the open source Mars Rover from JPL
Moderator/Coach Drone Club
Faculty Moderator, this club meets during the school year to learn about drones, the physics of drones and how to build your own drone. We also look at careers available for Drone pilots.
Memberships
· National Science Teachers Association
· North Carolina Science Teachers Association
· Civil Air Patrol Member
· National Earth Science Teachers Association
· National Association of Geoscience Teachers
· American Meteorological Society
· American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
GRANTS
AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant Program 2019
ShareSpace Grant, Mars Map 2018
STEM grant from Civil Air Patrol, Telescopes 2016
NASA Explorer Honor School, EV3’s 2013
Raleigh Diocesan Grant, Weather Station 2011