As you read my chapter, it will be useful to know that I am a first year teacher working part-time in a rural school district in Gunnison, Colorado. I recently completed an undergraduate secondary teaching licensure program at Western State College. I hold a B.A. in biology, and also have an interest in experiential education.
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Lamar, S. (2009). Teaching in a Rural Community, Where Roots Grow Strong and Risks are a Daily Occurrence. In: Wieseman, K.C., Weinburgh, M.H. (eds) Women’s Experiences in Leadership in K-16 Science Education Communities. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2239-4_16
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