The Christa McAuliffe Center
Fellowship Winners
Pennsylvania
Robert C. Boehmer
332 North Third Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
The "Voyage of the Blake" project promotes scientific literacy
through curriculum reform and an enriched interactive multimedia
technology-based learning environment. For the students, "Blake"
will provide realistic and simulated hands-on experience with
mechanical, electronic, and optical tools and devices used in
scientific space endeavors. (1994)
Francis A. Collins
Neshaminy School District
94 Baylis Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
The project "Imaging the Future: Integrating Mathematics and
Science Using Image Processing (the manipulation and analysis of
scientific information represented as images on computers)" helps
students develop critical thinking and hands-on problem solving
skills. Students are brought to the frontiers of current research
as active participants doing science, rather than passive
receptors of facts. (1995)
Matthew John Evans
North Pocono Middle School
Church St.
Moscow, PA 18444
The project "North Pocono Environmental Area" utilized 18 acres
of wooded land to develop an environmental study area which
included the making of: amphitheater(large group instruction),
trails, bridges(crossing creek and wet areas), bird blind and
feeder stations, tree ring story, soil pit, H20 study site and
benches for observations. (1990)
David L. Mapes
Stonycreek School District
RD 8, Box 106A
Somerset, PA 15501
The "I Have the Will - You Have the Way" project's theme is to
demonstrate to participating students and faculty that an
individual's actions are a reflection of his/her wants and goals.
Curriculum changes from the traditional approach to an
individualized fitness/fellness lifestyle approach. (1993)
Patricia A. Oravetz
Scottdale Elementary School
N. Chestnut St.
Scottdale, PA 15683
"TALES: Teaching Activities for Librarians, Educators
and Students" is an innovative program using the
library for the academic development of students. Staff
development is also featured. (1992)
Concetta (Tina) Petrone
South Philadelphia HS
Broad St. & Snyder Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
The "Eco-Science Institute" program will introduce a
macroscopic study of environmental ecology to prepare
high school students for viable job opportunities.
This school-within-a-school program will be incorporated
into an expanded curriculum, and laboratory facility.
Community support will be utilized. (1991)
Margaret A. Rhodes
Chicora Elementary School
Box 241
Chicora, PA 16025
"A Staff Development Proposal Based on the Good and
Grouws Method of Math Instruction" project includes
a sabbatical for continued education, refinement of math
curriculum, and staff development. (1990)
Daryle Crew Roboch
Emerson Elementary School
Pennsylvania Ave.
West Mifflin, PA 15122
"The Effect of Drawing on Language Development of Young
Students" is a sabbatical research project that will
demonstrate the value that image-making has for
young children. (1992)
Douglas Randall Ross
Friends' Central School
1101 City Ave.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
"The Philadelphia Area Summer Science Institute" will
improve science education by developing an easily
replicated model of science curriculum. A network of
mathematics and science teachers will be formed to
develop materials for the use in the summer enrichment
program for minority students. (1991)
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