02/18/09 GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOSTS DISTINGUISHED SCIENCE PANEL

TOPIC: Science Education in the 21st Century

(For immediate release: Greenwich, CT – Wednesday, February 18, 2009) The Greenwich Public Schools will host and moderate a panel discussion with some of the foremost scientists in our region on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Greenwich High School Media Center (snow date: February 25, 2009). The discussion will focus on Science Education in the 21st Century:

· The Nature of Science and the role of inquiry in science education
· Authentic experiences for students that move science education beyond the classroom
· Innovative changes in science education in the Greenwich Public Schools

Mr. Chris Winters, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning, will moderate the discussion. The panel will include the following scientists and educators (Bio Briefs are attached for each panelist):

Mr. Andrew Bramante: Science Teacher, Greenwich High School
Ms. Sheila Civale: PreK-12 Science Program Coordinator,
Greenwich Public Schools
Mr. John DeLuca: Science Program Administrator, Greenwich High School
Dr. David Eustice: Executive Director, Greenwich Science Center
Dr. David Moss: Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction in the Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut
Ms. Denise Savageau: Director, Conservation Commission, Town of Greenwich
Dr. Leigh Shemitz: Executive Director, SoundWaters

The District invites and encourages all members of the community to attend. If anyone would like to submit a question in advance of the discussion for the panel to address, please contact Mr. Chris Winters at chris_winters@greenwich.k12.ct.us

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