The First Lab
My name is Amanda, but after 10 years of teaching, I usually answer to Mrs. Christmas.
During my full-time teaching years, I taught high school science though it was never part of my original plan.
After earning my Bachelors, I spent some time working for a local tech lab, and it wasn’t for me.
I was offered the position of high school science teacher at a small private school, and I accepted, thinking it would be a stepping stone to my “real job.”
A Few Hundred Labs Later …
It was during that time God showed me how much I loved being in the classroom, goofing off with students, and getting to do fun labs.
I taught biology, anatomy, physical science, and—my absolute favorite—chemistry.
After taking some time off for my kids, I landed back in the classroom just to teach Chemistry (which is awesome!)
That said, I know chemistry doesn’t always feel awesome—especially for teachers trying to explain tough concepts and students who feel overwhelmed by it all.
The Purpose of CHEMcademy
This sparked the idea of CHEMcademy: a space to share the strategies, resources, and real-life classroom tips that have helped make teaching chemistry less stressful and a whole lot more meaningful—for both myself and my students.
At CHEMcademy, you’ll find practical ideas and ready-to-use resources that have been tested (and tweaked) through years of real classroom trial and error.
If it didn’t work in my classroom, you won’t find it here.
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