NAME:
Debra Heath
SCHOOL:
Durham Elementary School
CLASS:
K-4 Science Lab
SCHOOL PHONE:
817 949-4400
Debra Heath
EDUCATION:
1996 MSST Texas Woman’s University
Master of Science, Science Teaching
1984 MEd. University of Texas, Austin
Curriculum & Instruction
1979 BA University of Northern Iowa
Elementary Education
1975 AA Eastern New Mexico University
Secretarial Studies
Continuing Education:
Mickelson Exxon Mobil Teachers Academy
LEGO Robotics
Lead 360
Big Brown Mine
Project Learning Tree Facilitator
Teacher’s Conservation Institute TA&M
Waste in Place
Texas Parks & Wildlife Wildscape Instructor
Project WILD
Fort Worth Zoo – Texas Wild
On Solid Ground – Taberski Reading Institute
Region X Reading and Writing Workshops
The Writing House
New Jersey Writing Institute
Bill Martin Literacy
Differentiated Instruction
Cooperative Learning by Kagan
Cooperative Learning by Johnson
30 Hour CISD Training & annual updates
Cognitive Coaching
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
1987-Present Carroll ISD
1997-Present Science Lab Teacher K-4
1992 –1997 Departmentalized Science Teacher for grades 2, 3, 4, and 5
1987-1992 Fifth Grade Teacher and Gifted and Talented Teacher
1981-1987 Austin ISD
1986-1987 Fourth Grade Teacher
1981-1986 First Grade Teacher
COMMITTEES:
CISD Science Lab Lead Teacher
CISD Science Vertical Team
Campus Science Department Chair
CISD Curriculum Writing
Bob Jones Nature Center Board of Directors
Keep Southlake Beautiful Secretary & Liaison
Westlake Tree City USA Chair
Touch of Nature Publication Chair
PUBLICATIONS:
A Touch of Nature, America the Beautiful
A Touch of Nature
Driving New Jersey
INNOVATIVE TEACHING PROGRAMS:
Workshops Presented:
NECC 2008 - LEGO Robotics
CAST – Schoolyard Wildscapes
Botanical Research Institute of Texas – Schoolyard Wildscapes
Area NSTA Make and Take Workshop
StarLab
CISD Grant Writing
CISD Science Curriculum Guide
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Extra Curricular Activities:
Director of Camp Invention
Organized Science Alive – 4th grade student led hands-on science activities
for peers
Coordinated Stargazing evenings with Fort Worth Sidewalk Astronomers
Sponsor Student Clubs: Pet, Garden, Compost, and Computer
Coordinated School Yard Landscaping
Model Rocket Building & Roller Coaster
Eagle Scout Project Campus Sponsor:
Raised Garden Beds
Geology Garden
Archaeology Dig Pits, Fence and Sidewalks
Archaeology Dig Covered Structure and Table
USA Map
520 foot Nature Trail & Interest Point Markers
Nature Trail Info. Board and Seating Areas
Garden Arbors
Tables and Covered Structures
Awards:
2008 CISD Community Service Award
2008 HEB Excellence in Education Semi-Finalist
2005 CISD Superintendent’s Starfish Award
2002 CISD Distinguished Service Award
2001 Keep Texas Beautiful Sadie R. Graff Ed.
2001 TX Assn. For Environmental Education
2000 CISD Community Service Award
2000 National Arbor Day Celebration Award
2000 Westlake Volunteer of the Year
1997 CISD Teacher of the Year
1996 TX Academy of Science Outstanding Science Educator
1995 Presidential Award for Excellence
* ask questions
* plan and conduct investigations
* gather information using equipment and tools
* construct reasonable explanations using information
* communicate findings about simple investigations
