LIGHTING A SPARK

摘要

Kaci A. Heins knew in high school that she wanted to be a science teacher. She loved working with kids and had a passion for science. Later, as a student teacher in Australia, she witnessed the value of using hands-on challenges in the classroom and not relying solely on textbooks. Now in her 10th year as an instructor, Heins is a sixth-grade science teacher at Northland Preparatory Academy in Flagstaff, Ariz. She has retained her passion for all things science. Her motto is, "Dare Mighty Things." She encourages her students to be creative, take risks, and accept failure as part of the process of learning and growing. "Heins lives science education and seeks to do projects that impact our students and our community," said Toni Keberlein, Northland Preparatory Academy principal.