Science
SCIENCE TEACHERS
| Allen, Vanessa
Science Teacher vallen@elmhurst205.org |
| Anderson, Ryan
Science Teacher, randerson@elmhurst205.org |
| Behen, Jolee
Special Education English Teacher jbehen@elmhurst205.org |
| Birns, Claire
Science Teacher cbirns@elmhurst205.org |
| Blaus, Bob
Science Teacher/ECO Club bblaus@elmhurst205.org |
| Brown, Adam
Science Teacher abrown@elmhurst205.org |
| Cermak, Lindsey
Science Teacher lcermak@elmhurst205.org |
|
Conrad, Jill Instructional Coach/ Science Teacher jillconrad@elmhurst205.org |
| Drach, Jeffrey
Science Teacher/ Science Olympiad Club jdrach@elmhurst205.org |
| Ewald, Megan
Instructional Coach/ Science Teacher mewald@elmhurst205.org |
| Felix, Dustin
Science Teacher dfelix@elmhurst205.org |
| Ferhati, Ellizabeth
Science Teacher eferhati@elmhurst205.org |
| Golebiowski, Mark
Science Teacher mgolebiowski@elmhurst205.org |
| Kaniyaly, Veena
Science/ELL Science Teacher vkaniyaly@elmhurst205.org |
| Mahoney, Kirsten
Science Department Chair kmahoney@elmhurst205.org |
| Moss, Amy
Science Teacher amoss@elmhurst205.org |
| Orlow, Teresa
Science Teacher- torlow@elmhurst205.org |
| Parr, Dana
Science Teacher dparr@elmhurst205.org |
| Paschke, Jeremy
Science Teacher jpaschke@elmhurst205.org |
| Ramm, Brian
Science Teacher |
| Rayan, Ronny
Science Teacher |
| Rowe, Pat
Special Education Science Teacher prowe@elmhurst205.org |
| Szymonik, Stephanie
Science Teacher/ELL Science sszymonik@elmhurst205.org |
| Wolski, Nancy
Science Teacher nwolski@elmhurst205.org |
| Yun, Lauren
Science Teacher lyun@elmhurst205.org |
| Zentner, Cynthia
Science Teacher czentner@elmhurst205.org |
LOOKING FOR YOUR TEACHER?
CLICK HERE for a master department schedule
Links to teacher websites are on the schedule
Dr.Kirsten Mahoney
Science Department Chair
630-617-2456
kmahoney@elmhurst205.org
York Science Department
Science Department Mission Statement
The mission of the York Science Department is to inspire minds to inquire, think critically, and make informed decisions allowing students to have a positive impact on society.
Science Courses
Biology Courses
Chemistry Courses
Physics Courses
Science Electives
Anatomy & Physiology (full year)
Anatomy & Physiology/Med Career
Applications in Environmental Science
Chemistry of Foods
Forensic Science
Genetics, Biotechnology, & Bioethics
Microbiology
AP Science Courses
Opportunities and Scholarships
Opportunities
Summer Stem Camps (link to all below)
Creative Approaches to Problems in Science Computing Workshop
- students learn about coding and solving real-world problems (July 15-19)
- Grades: 9-12
Big Data and Visualization Camp
- Camp for bridging the gap between high school and higher ed. (July 22-26)
- Kids can explore the zoo with camp counselors as their safari guides.
- Age: 4-14
Engage STEM Career Exploration Experiences
- Topics include engineering, innovation, lasters/photonics/optics, nursing and healthcare.
- Grades: 9-12
Digital Media Academy @ University of Chicago
- Students create and develop STEM skills
- Age: Kids and teens
- Learn about artificial inteligence, machines, film, robotics, and game design.
- Age: Kids and teens
Illinois Institute of Technology (ITT) NxtGen Tech Summer Courses
- Courses in cybersecurity, game development and programming, and augmented reality
- Grades: 10-12
Northern Illinois University (NIU) STEM Camp
Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Stem camps
- Five week summer STEM camp
- Age: High school seniors.
- STEM opportunity for girls age 13-18
- Applications due 6/7/19
- Derby date: Saturday, August 3, 2019
Scholarships
NGSS: A New Vision for Science Education
Illinois has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). District 205 Science Teachers are developing and implementing instructional strategies that prepare students to be scientifically-informed citizens.
Information on NGSS can be found at www.nextgenscience.org/. How will science education look different? Please take a look at this student/parent sheet on implications for science education.
Science Courses
Science Course Offerings Website.
Textbooks and digital resources for each course.
8th Grade Students and Parents
Welcome to York! Next year you will be enrolled in one of our Biology classes. Please click HERE to see the 8th Grade Night Presentation.
