SCIENCE DEPARTMENT – SUMMER 2007

Hi, my name is Will Lyle, and I will be teaching at Breakthrough St. Paul this summer. I am a senior at Mounds Park Academy and this fall will be attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I will be studying engineering. I am teaching a science course this summer surrounding movement and physics, a class I took this year and found extremely interesting. I played soccer and tennis for my high school and I enjoy playing them with my friends. I heard about BSP from my history teacher and past MPA students who taught for BSP, and I thought it sounded like an amazing experience.

I'm Jenny Marshall. I just finished my first year at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, where I plan on majoring in chemistry and education. I enjoy chemistry not only because you get to explain what’s happening to things on a molecular scale, but also because the demonstrations in chemistry classes usually turn into demolitions (goggles are a must)! This summer, I’ll be teaching science. When I first heard about BSP, I was excited at the opportunity to teach in this program environment where learning thrives. Along with my interest in science, I am both a photography and quilting enthusiast. In my spare time, I enjoy going on walks with my family and flying kites.

My name is Liz Wiggen and I’m so excited to be teaching at Breakthrough St. Paul! As a health education major from Augsburg College I look forward to getting to know everyone as we engage in a wonderful learning experience full of fun and growth together. I’m thrilled to teach science this summer and hope that by the end of our time together all of you have learned to appreciate science, are able to relate it to your every-day life, and enjoy doing so. I love to travel and try to live every day to the fullest. I enjoy staying healthy by running, biking, and swimming and I can’t wait to share my passion for learning with you all this summer!

Hi students and families! My name is Carrie DeBacker. I grew up in the Chicago area, but now attend Carleton College, where I study Studio Art and Educational Studies. Inside and outside of school, my favorite things to do are drawing and writing. I’m glad to have the opportunity to teach at BSP this summer because I’ve heard so many things about the quality and motivation of the students. I’m especially looking forward to teaching science, not only because I think goggles are cool, but also because I am interested in ways take scientific knowledge out of the classroom and apply it to daily life. I feel like this summer will be a great experience, and I can’t wait to meet you!