Mrs. Yvonne Nevarez is an 8th grade Life Science Chicago Public School Teacher at Richardson Middle School. She has been on the Science Fair Committee and STEM Team. She received her Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Education from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Also, received her Master's Degree in Science Education from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mrs. Nevarez completed the Young Researcher's Collaborative program year 2015-16 from Lincoln Park Zoo where her 8th graders conducted year long comparative research ecology projects.
Currently, Mrs. Nevarez is a participant of the Michigan State University-WIPRO fellowship and is planning to implement engineering practice into her science curriculum this school year 2016-17.
Teaching Philosophy: To teach is to truly love what you do, no matter how difficult and challenging some days may be. Furthermore, to stay true to yourself and to your students always striving towards progression and success by creating a learning and professional community in and out of the classroom.
Contact information: email: [email protected] twitter: @MrsNevarez336