Science Department

Lexi Shear

Educational Background
M.S. Botany, Field Naturalist Program, University of Vermont
B.A. Biology, Harvard College, MA
St. Paul's School (high school), Concord, MA

Teaching Background
Science teacher, MHS (2005-present)
Biology and Environmental Science teacher, CCV, VT (2005)
Science teacher, Brearley School, NY (1996-1998)
Science teacher, The Portledge School, NY (1995-1996)
Science teacher, Northfield Mt. Hermon School, MA (1994-1995)

A Favorite Thing to do on The Weekend
Hiking and Skiing

Courses
2007-2008

Biology

Chemistry in the Community

Karen Smereka
Educational Background
M.Sc. Botany/Plant Pathology, University of New Hampshire, NH
B.S. Botany, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
 Aurora High School, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Background
Science teacher, MHS (1996-present)
Science teacher, CVU, VT (1994-1996)
Science teacher, Lamoille Union, VT (1991-1993 )

A Favorite Place
My garden

Courses
2007-2008

AP Biology

Tom Sabo
Educational Background
 M.S. Biology, Univeristy of Massachusetts at Boston
B.A. Psychology, Muhlenberg College
B.A. Biology, Stockton State College
Christian Brothers Academy (high school), Lincroft, NJ

Teaching Background
Science teacher, MHS (1997-present)
Science teacher, Laraway School, VT (1996-1997)

A Favorite Activity
Sailing, Playing Electric Bass, Scuba

Courses
2007-2008

Biology

Environmental Applications

Toni Ceckler
Educational Background
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, University of Rochester, NY
B.A. Chemistry, Williams College, MA
Orono High School, Orono, Maine

Teaching Background
Science teacher, MHS (1999-present)
Chemistry professor, Bucknell University, PA (1992-1998)

A Favorite Question
Do you see the same blue that I do?

Courses
2007-2008

Chemistry

Websites
Chemistry

Dave McGraw
Educational Background

Teaching Background
Science teacher, MHS (1981-present)
 Lab Instructor, Ohio University (1970's)

A Favorite Activity
 Flying, Skiing, Gardening, and Making Music

Courses
2007-2008

Astronomy

Geology

Anne Watson
Educational Background
M.Ed. Secondary Education, University of Vermont, VT
B.S. Physics w/ Mathematics minor, Penn State University, PA
Essex High School, Essex Junction, Vermont

Teaching Background
 Science teacher, MHS (2004-present)
  Upward Bound Physics teacher (2004)

A Favorite Sport
 Ultimate Frisbee

Courses
2007-2008

Physics

Experimental Physics