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Lee Derr

I have always loved to explore 'the way things work'. Science provides a portal into the natural world and I love sharing what I know of the natural world. In my opinion, science education involves igniting a spark of wonder and inquiry.

Teaching Experience

 High School Science Teacher - 17 years

  • Department Chair
  • Co-founder Southwest Studies Program - AAHS
  • Visiting Teacher in Australia - 2002
  • Teacher of the Year - Air Academy High

  Middle School Science Teacher - 7 years

  • Science Olympiad Coach
  • Teacher of the Year - Eagleview Middle School

College Board Consultant - 10 years

Environmental/Outdoor Education- 8 years 

Activities & Interests

Bird Banding Educator - Rocky Mtn. Bird Observatory and Chico Basin Ranch

Palmer Land Trust - Board of Trustees, Stewardship Committee Chair

Pikes Peak Quality of Life Indicators

Regular Classes

ED474: Content Methods for Secondary Educators - Science

Education

    M.A.T. Integrated Natural Sciences, Colorado College

    B.S. Forestry and Natural Resources, Colorado State University