Essler Science

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My name is Erin Essler. I graduated from Capital High School (Helena, MT) in 2003. I then attended University of Jamestown (Jamestown, ND), graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. While at University of Jamestown, I continued my running career and ran for the Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track teams every year. I went back to school in 2013 to pursue a Secondary Education – Science degree at Minot State University (Minot, ND).

My past work experience includes working for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana. I was a part of the Least Tern and Piping Plover Restoration on the Missouri River project run by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Refuge (USGS) for three years.

I am excited to start my 12th year as the Stanley High School Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Ornithology (birds)/Entomology (bugs), and S.T.E.M. teacher!!

I am married to my best friend, Zach Essler. We have a sassy 9 year old girl, Elliott; a silly 7 year old guy, McCoy, and a stinkin' cute 4 year old boy, Dexton!! We also have pets; 2 dogs (Rowdy and Koda) and lots of fish and snails! My family loves to hike, camp, geocache, hunt, go birding and just generally be outside exploring!

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My hope for my students is that they will leave my class inspired and questioning their world. We will explore the world through phenomena and scientific inquiry, building on their inquisitive nature; exploring, observing, collecting, analyzing, and concluding on evidence gathered. I will make science relevant to their life, that learning and critical thinking matters. We will also look to the past; how scientific discovery happens through hard work or pure luck. My hope is to nurture an open-minded, learning nature.

Feel free to contact me with any comments or questions!

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email: erin.essler@k12.nd.us

DONE? WHAT DO I DO NOW?!