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Using ‘pull-outs’ from other disciplines or in other words, being interdisciplinary in my teaching practice, is expected by my district. They consider Master teachers as those who integrate, differentiate and foster project based learning. I endeavor to connect with teachers of other disciplines and discover how I could pull out something that they are doing in another class and connect it to science. The connection of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and the emergence of Modern Art is one example.

I’ve taught both middle and high school levels but only Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics. All of which fit in the science discipline. I would not be allowed nor would I want to teach a subject for which I have no certification. What I can do is help other teachers incorporate science connections in their art, English, math, etc. courses. I see this happening via technology. Teachers are expected to integrate the technology provided by the CFF grant throughout the state. As a tech mentor I can help to foster not only science connections but also other disciplines as well. I am in their classrooms working with their goals and finding ways to use technology. I can also bring ideas from other teachers to their plans and golas.