Science Teacher / Gifted Intervention
Volney Rogers Junior High
134 N. Hazelwood Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44509

Email: Nora.McDevitt@Youngstown.k12.oh.us
Phone: 330-774-7996

Science Topics of Interest:
• Physics
• Geology
• Environmental

Educational Topics of Interest:
• Teacher Education
• Web CT / Blackboard Instruction
• Minority and Gender issues in science
• Ohio Science Standards
• Technology

Educational Licensure: 1-8 Elementary Certificate and K-12 Gifted Certificate

Courses Taught:
• Grades 6, 7, 8 Honors Science
• ODFER
• Technology Topics for Teachers

Education:
• MS – Gifted Education
• BS – Elementary Education – Youngstown State University

Employment:
• Youngstown City Schools - Volney Rogers Junior High
• Youngtown State University - Science Teacher Education and Technology for Teachers
• PFERST Facilitator - Ohio Parntership for East Region Science Teachers

Current work-related activities:
• Building a Presence Key Leader
• JASON Project Facilitator/Trainer
• Ohio resource Center Ambassador

Grants and awards:
• Ohio Gifted Teacher of the Year
• Ashland Oil Teaching Achievement
• Governor's Award for Youth Science Opportunities
• Martha Holden Jennings Scholar

Publications:
• Homework or Howework - Maybe Both
• Geology Ideas for Science Teachers
• That Colorful Rock Cycle

Expedition and overseas experience:
• Geology Field trip with Miami University to Wyoming
• Environmental Sciences trip with Miami University to Wyoming
• Neotropical Ecology trip with Miami University/Cincinnati Zoo to Costa Rica