Lincoln-Way Science Teachers Present At Educators Conference

NEW LENOX, IL — Several Lincoln-Way science teachers presented at the Northern Illinois Science Educators conference on April 4. The district said the NISE is a professional development group that came out of the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) in 2014. This local group lead by one of the NGSS writers, brings together science educators from around the suburbs.

Liz Hamann, Lincoln-Way Central chemistry and AP Environmental Science Teacher, has been on the planning committee for the conference, the district said.

Several teachers also present on various topics. According to the district, Scott McCreary promoted his love for outdoor education and discussed how to utilize an outdoor classroom. Dave Baran discussed Thermodynamics to those who love this physic/chemistry topic. Lastly, Liz Hamann led the ChemSouth roundtable, the organization that promotes a peer group of chemistry teachers in the south suburbs. Hamann also worked with Lauren Gbur (Lincoln-Way Central) and Carlie Premo (Lincoln-Way East).