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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
Mr. Collins is a 2003 graduate of Pittston Area Senior High School. Mr. Collins attended King's College in the fall of 2003, where he pursued the study of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry and General Science. In August of 2007, Mr. Collins became a high school Chemistry teacher at Holy Cross High School, a school of the Scranton Diocese. While at Holy Cross, Mr. Collins was the advisor to the school newspaper, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Coordinator, and co-moderator of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Mock Trial Competition. In June of 2008, Mr. Collins began his career at Greater Nanticoke Area and hopes to be able to become more active in the school community. In addition to being a High School Chemistry Teacher, Mr. Collins is a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician for the Hughestown Hose Company. This experience has helped Mr. Collins to deal with emergency situations, provide first aid and other medical services, and how to safely work with Hazardous Materials.

Mission Label:


Mission
Chemistry is considered a very challenging subject and that notion is rightfully so. Chemistry is the central science, linking to all sciences and is very math intensive. Prepare to be challeneged. As a student, I can only ask for one thing from you, your very best effort each and every day. If you do your best, challenege yourself, and become involved in the class, you will have a very successful Chemistry experience. The door is always open. I usually come to school very early in the morning and make myself available through the late afternoon. If you do not understand something, please come ask for help if class is not enough.