About Molly
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I am from Overland Park, Kansas and a graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School. Weather interested me at a very young age, fueled by times with my grandfather and father watching the weather channel and standing in our garage watching storms come in. For a period of time, I considered a career in meteorology. In high school I began volunteering at a local elementary school and realized how much I enjoyed teaching. I took an introduction to teaching course at the University of Kansas in the fall of my freshman semester to help me in making a decision as to which career path I should take. Then, I learned of the Earth and Space science degree. I immediately knew this was the degree for me as it included both my passion for science and love of teaching.
I have also come to appreciate the resilience and strength of students who are adjusting to both cultural changes as well as learning a new language. I really enjoyed the time I spent in my ESOL student teaching internship and currently have the opportunity to work with students who have moved to Houston from all over the world.
I graduated from the University of Kansas in May 2012 with a Bachelors of Science in Secondary Earth and Space Science Education and an English as a Second Language Supplemental Endorsement. I relocated to South Texas after my first year of graduate work. I am currently working for Katy Independent School District in West Houston. I teach 8th Grade Science at a large suburban Houston junior high school.
I have also come to appreciate the resilience and strength of students who are adjusting to both cultural changes as well as learning a new language. I really enjoyed the time I spent in my ESOL student teaching internship and currently have the opportunity to work with students who have moved to Houston from all over the world.
I graduated from the University of Kansas in May 2012 with a Bachelors of Science in Secondary Earth and Space Science Education and an English as a Second Language Supplemental Endorsement. I relocated to South Texas after my first year of graduate work. I am currently working for Katy Independent School District in West Houston. I teach 8th Grade Science at a large suburban Houston junior high school.