As a 1st grade teacher and tribal member working on the Mescalero Apache Reservation, I am hoping to plant the seed of science learning in students at an early age. I believe science exposure at a young age will increase interest and wonder for students so that they may hunger for knowledge and broaden their learning. I feel as a Master Teacher Fellow in the TODOS Noyce program I will be able to gain knowledge and confidence for teaching culturally responsive science in the classroom. Science is not a priority in my district in 1st grade, with the support of the Noyce program I feel this is my opportunity to bring Science to Mescalero Apache students.
