Life-long learner, mom, wife, teacher, advocate of science and agriculture, representative of small-town USA

Joined July 2015
A great way to start my morning at #instcon25 today! 😅
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Our OHS Quiz Bowl teams rocked it at the Gothenburg meet today!🧠 Both Varsity & JV fought hard. Huge congrats to Varsity for taking 2nd place in a nail-biting finish!🏆 #QuizBowl #BrainSports #CultureOfConfidence
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OHS Chemistry students are testing local soils to explore how chemistry can impact food production & address global hunger. 🤔 There is a lot of science to figure out when learning about fertilizers & nutrients! #RealWorldScience #CultureofConfidence
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Congratulations to our Catalyst Award winners! These are leaders in science education who have made waves in education in Nebraska. Congrats Betsy Barent and Erin Ingram! @bbarent @eriningram #NATS2024 #NebSciNats
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Our OHS chemistry class learned about where our waste goes at the Ogallala Water Treatment Plant this week! 🧪🚰 The students got a behind-the-scenes look at the process, the products, and learned about what NOT to put down the drain. #CultureOfConfidence #ChemistryFieldTrip
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This is what a 15 foot hurricane storm surge looks like. It's terrifying. 🤯
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Happy #BacktotheFuture HOCO week at OHS! It was dress like your favorite scientist day today...I had a twin😁
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Hognose snake theatrically fakes passing away to avoid predation This behaviour is called Thanatosis
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My students had a great time at this event! I am excited to see what kind of research ideas come out of what they learned about! #studentresearch #AgIsScience
OHS Science Capstone and Plant Science classes sure enjoyed the Water, Crops & Soil Health Field Day! Students learned about cutting-edge agriculture and environmental science topics at the West Central Research, Extension & Education Center in North Platte. #CultureOfConfidence
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NATS Fall Conference on October 17-19: Here are the events, times, and locations! Register today: nebscinats.org/natsfc. Soon, you will receive an email with a Google Form to RSVP for events. BONUS: Pre-service teachers attend FREE with a $20 membership. #NebSciNATS (KS)
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Want to have a voice in what Nebraska students learn in science? Make sure to participate in the public input survey by May 30! nde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S… (AB)
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Leah Litz and Chris Gustafson are offering a phenomenon/place-based science course this summer through Doane's Noyce program. The course is FREE for interested K-12 science instructors. Option to enroll in the 3-hour course through Doane with fee. bit.ly/3K8Y44P
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Just wrapped up an incredible trip to #RegeneronISEF with my @OGIndians student! Competing against brilliant young minds from around the world was an inspiring experience. Proud of his hard work and excited to see his passion for science grow even more. #FutureScientist
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#StudentResearch opens up amazing opportunities for growth, discovery, and inspiration! Can't wait for more students to explore their passions and reach new heights next year. #STEM #InspireTheFuture
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Congratulations to our 3 finalists at the 2024 #RegeneronISEF
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Timelapse of a Peony flower bloom
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Canopy and sounds of a forest 📹 karanikolov
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Touchdown in LA today for the @Society4Science International Science and Engineering Fair! 🌎 Excited for our @OGIndians student to share his research with the world this week! 🔬✨ #RegeneronISEF #STEMeducation #StudentResearch
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