Meet the Crew

Education Crew

Lead Science Educator

Dr. Nikki Hanegan
Program Specialist
Southwest Consortia for the Improvement of
Mathematics and Science Teaching
www.sedl.org/scimast
Austin, Texas
“Little to no interaction between secondary students and science researchers exists, and most research projects are not included in curriculum until several years after the projects are completed,” said Hanegan, who has worked with the STEAMER teachers before in field science academies offered by SCIMAST. “My hope is that this project will have a direct impact on how science is taught in our schools. The teachers and I are really interested in developing exciting classroom units for students about ocean waters.”

Teachers on Board

Ms. Dora Leal
Sixth Grade Teacher at Bryan Elementary
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
www.mission-cons.k12.tx.us
Mission, Texas
Ms. Leal, a third year teacher, and said, “It (STEAMER) will help me carry out my goals of motivating students to learn, appreciate, and respect the world around them through real-life science.”

Mr. John Praytor
Science Teacher at Maysville High School
Maysville Schools
http://www.maysville.k12.ok.us/page2.html
Maysville , Oklahoma
Mr. Praytor who teaches Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry said he is anxious to hear the scientists’ opinions about the current condition of the world’s oceans and take them back to his students at Maysville High School. “And I’m looking forward to crossing a large part of the Pacific in a more personal role than as a passenger on a cruise ship.”

Ms. Daryl Newcomb
Science Teacher at Horace Mann Middle School
Little Rock School District
http://mannmagnet.com/mann/id1.html
Little Rock, Arkansas
Newcomb said she is ready to add to the knowledge she’s gained from other SEDL programs and turn a greater understanding of the ocean’s nutrient cycle into curriculum for the classroom. “Being one of the three teachers participating in this experience is amazing.”

Teacher State Side

STEAMER coordinating schools are designed to help teachers on the ship input meaningful lessons into the classrooms. Teachers from four states include:

New Mexico – Sarah Wilson
Oklahoma – Phillip Scott, Terry Sacket
Arkansas - Jamie McKenney
Texas - Robertha Carmona

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