GET OUTSIDE AND DISCOVER THE NATURUAL WORLD with Carole Gonzalez, Science Department Chair, Maryvale Preparatory School
Posted on October 4th, 2019
We were first introduced to Carole through our Tree of Life Poster Contest where she shared her experience using Shape of Life resources in her classroom at Maryvale Prep School. What impressed us most is the way Carole credits her childhood experience in the outdoors to her lifelong love of science. It’s tough getting kids outside with all the ‘insta-info’ on screens. Carole’s approach certainly is encouraging.
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