Name:
Ms. Jennifer Harrison
School:
Bernheim Middle School
Class:
7th grade science
School Phone Number:
502.543.7614
I am originally from Louisville. I received my bachelor's degree in biology
from the University of Louisville. After receiving my B.A. degree, I moved
to Tuscaloosa, AL. to attend graduate school. My master's degree is in
Marine Science and my research was done on hermit crabs that are found on
Dauphin Island, AL. While in school, I taught laboratories for
underclassmen in biology.
Once I received my M.S., I worked at McWane Center, a state of the art
science museum in Birmingham, AL. While there I interacted with visitors of
all ages discussing topics that were related to water. I was also one of
two aquarists that built and maintained the 13 display tanks that housed a
variety of freshwater and saltwater fish. The largest tank was 10,000
gallons and had not only fish, but also sharks, stingrays, and eels.
Besides building the plumbing for the tanks and maintaining them (including
cleaning them), I also took care of the animals by feeding them, noticing
when they were sick and figuring out what was wrong with the animals.
While working at the museum, I also taught a biology laboratory class at
the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
I left the museum to do what I have wanted to do full-time for almost 10
years, teach. I am happy to say that this came true by teaching here at
Bernheim Middle School.
Since I have been at BMS, I have taught primarily 6th grade science and ILEAP
reading (6th-8th graders). During the '08-'09 year I was the schools
literacy coach working with a class of 6th graders and a class of 7th
graders. I really enjoyed working with those students. However I really
missed my science lessons, so I am back in the science class as of
August '09. This year I will be working with the 7th grade team.
Since I started at BMS, I have been the sponsor for the National Jr. Beta
Club (check out the Beta page). I have also taken seven groups of students
to the Gulf of Mexico
during the spring of 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. I have
organized the ILEAP trip to St. Louis (3 years ago)and 2 years ago to
Chicago.
While teaching at BMS, I completed another stage in my education. During
the summer of 2003 I completed my M.A.T. through Spalding University. I
now have my Rank I. I am currently in my seventh year of teaching, all of
which has been at BMS.
I was honored during the 2003-2004 school year as having been chosen as
Bullitt County Middle School Teacher of the Year and as one of 22 recipients
of the Ashland Achievement Award.
I have high expectations for all of my students. I hope they too have high
expectations of me.
My goal for the class: To learn while having fun.