| 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 |
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| 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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