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NAME:
Mike Smith
SCHOOL:
Coalfield
CLASS:
grades taught 9-12. Biology, Biology II, Ecology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Scientific Research (during planning and after-school)
SCHOOL PHONE:
(865)435-7332
Educational History and Professional Development Leadership
A. Education: Roane State Community College 1997-1998 Associate Degree
Tennessee Technological University 1998-2000 Bachelor Degree
Tennessee Technological University 2004-2005 Master’s Degree in Curriculm &
Instruction
University of Nebraska 2006-present Master’s Degree in Biology
B.Professional Experience: Coalfield School- 2000-present
C. Professional Organizations:
•National Education Association, Tennessee Education Association
•National Science Teachers Association
•Tennessee Science Teachers Association (presenter at 2005
convention)
•Americans for the Advancement of Science
•Emory River Watershed Association (president 2004, present advisory
board member)
D. Professional Development:
•Beginning Foxfire
•Globe Workshop (Sheridan, Montana),
•A.P. Biology Teacher Training (University of Georgia)
•Electron Microscopy Workshop at Tennessee Technological University
•Interactions Between Humans and the Environment (University of
Tennessee)
•Adopt-A-Watershed Workshop (University of Tennessee)
•Gateway Institute Training
•Gateway Teacher Training Workshop (Roane State Community College)
•Hard to Handle Parents,
•Quizdom Workshop
•Sorpis West Summer Institute (Jekyll Island, Georgia),
•National Science Teachers Association Conference (multi-workshops),
•Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference (multi-workshops),
•Laboratory Science Teachers Professional Development (summer
research experience with an Oak Ridge National Laboratory Scientist, Mark
Greeley and Mark Bevelhimer)
•Roane State Community College's 2006 Symposium on Powerful Teaching
(presenter of "Let's Teach Them to Think")
*Training for Science and Math Teachers (2007,presenter)
E.Awards
•Coalfield High School Teacher of The Year 2004-2005
•Milken Award 2005-2006
•Award for Innovative Research, Sigma Xi, The Southern Appalachian Science
and Engineering Fair 2006
F.Community Involvement
•Rural Challenge and Community Trust 2000-present
•Rural Challenge and Community Trust, nature tail and outdoor classroom
planning 2000-2001
•Rural Challenge and Community Trust, Coalfield Community’s Heritage Day
•Coalfield Community Nature Trail Native Plant restoration project 2002-
present
•Coalfield School Summer Science and Math Camp 2002
•Rural Challenge and Community Trust, Student Extravaganza 2003
•Children’s Church at Beech Park Baptist Church 2003-present
•Science Fair co-coordinator 2003-present
•Co-authored Morgan County’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
•Served as Coalfield 21st Century Community Learning Centers Site
Coordinator and developed several after-school classes 2004
•Team-Kid Teacher at Beech Park Baptist Church 2003-2004
•After-school peer tutoring program 2003-2004
•Coalfield Science Fair co-developer 2003
•“Kids in the Creek” co-coordinator (raised student and public awareness of
Morgan County stream health) 2001-2003
•Science Club River Trash Pick-up 2001-2002
•SUCCESS program, building science kits for K-3 teachers 2005
G. Publication Record:
* Smith, M.S. 2006. Let's Teach Them to Think. Symposium on Powerful
Teaching, Vol. 1
1. Develop an understanding of scientific processes
2. Develop scientific thinking skills
3. Develop teamwork skills
4. Maintain safe laboratory work habits
5. Develop communication skills
6. Develop research skills through different types of media
7. Expand technological skills
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