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The primary goal of the science curriculum is develop an empathy and understanding of science and its relationship with our modern society. In order to achieve this goal, the curriculum consists of courses and activities that are designed to meet various needs of the student population.
Instructor Biographies
 
Larry Hildebrand
Science Supervisor
Teaching at Wallkill since 1986
B.S. in Chemistry from Susquehana University
M.A. in Counseling from Montclair State University
Head Boys Soccer Coach
Head Wrestling Coach
 
Catherine Astor
First year teaching at Wallkill
Graduated with a B.S. degree in Chemistry from SUNY Oneonta
Graduate work in Chemistry at Dartmouth College and Montclair State University
Analytical Research Chemist at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chemistry teacher at Pope John XXIII High School
 
Lauren Ayers
Teaching at Wallkill since 2002
B.S. in Business Administration from SUNY New Paltz
B.S. in Biological Sciences from William Patterson University
Science Olympiad Assistant
 
Melissa Colvin
Teaching at Wallkill since 1989
B.A. from Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania
M.A. from Montclair State University
Additional coursework at Rutgers, Montclair, The College of New Jersey, and the Taft Institute.
E-mail: mcolvin @ wallkill.k12.nj.us
 
Jeanne Donovan
B.A. in Biological Sciences from New Jersey City University
Certified Teacher of Grades 7-12
Certified Teacher of Astronomy
W.V. Booster Club Officer
W.V.E.A. Recording Secretary
 
Steve Iannotta
Teaching at Wallkill Since 2001
B.S. in Biology from Ramapo College in 1992
M.S. in Educational Technology from Ramapo College in 2002
Teaching Certificates in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and General Science
Assistant Football Coach
Head Track and Field Coach
 
Jim Marion
M.A. in Psychology/Biopsychology from SUNY Albany
B.S. in Biology from William Patterson College
Previously taught at Charter School for Technology
Taught as adjunct professor at Sussex County Community College and William Patterson College
Coaches football, girls softball, girls basketball, cross-country
Co-Advisor of Science Olympiad and Ecology Club
 
 
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