About
the Instructors
Steve
Spangler
Steve Spangler is nationally known as a teacher's teacher who
shares his passion for learning in the classroom, on the platform, and
over the airwaves. Over the last ten years, Steve has made over 240 network
television appearances as an authority on hands-on science. His eye-catching
science demonstrations and kid-focused activities earned him an Emmy as
the science host of NBC television¹s News for Kids in 1997.
Steve serves as the Director of the National Hands-On Science Institute in Denver where he coordinates the staff development training for 750 teachers nationwide.
When faced with having to make a career decision, Steve combined his experiences as a teacher and a toy designer to start his own business dedicated to creating products that make learning science fun. As the founder and CEO of Be Amazing! Toys, Steve and his creative team of designers have developed more than 50 educational toys and science related products for companies like Scholastic, the Discovery Channel, and Toys R Us.
When he's
not sharing his latest discovery while speaking at a conference or teaching
students how to be amazing, you can find Steve "sciencing" in
his laboratory in Englewood, Colorado. Knowing Steve, he's probably making
some
gadget ooze, bubble, fizz, bounce, smoke, or maybe he's creating a new
idea
to get another human being turned on to life's small wonders.
For information about Steve Spangler's presentations and teacher training workshops, visit stevespanglerscience.com or call toll free (800) 223-9080.
Doug
Hodous
During his 31 year career as a science teacher, Doug Hodous taught
physical and life science at the middle school level and biology, general
chemistry, and advanced placement chemistry in high school. He recently
retired from Heritage High School in Littleton, Colorado. Doug is well-known
for his work in environmental science and his outreach programs in elementary
schools. His enthusiasm and passion for science education is contagious
- a true demonstration connoisseur.
Dr.
Geri Anderson
Geri Anderson, Dean of Student Services at Front Range Community College
has over 25 years experience as an educator. She has an earned doctorate
in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master of Education
in
Secondary Science Education. Dr. Anderson has received national recognition
as an outstanding science educator including Kappa Delta Pi Outstanding
faculty award and the NSTA Search for Excellence in Science Award. Dr.
Anderson and the late Dr. James Guilliani founded the Institute of Chemical
Education which has evolved into the National Hands on Science Institute
under Steve Spangler¹s direction.
