About the teacher, Mrs. Watson

This is my 5th year teaching at WHS. I graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with magna cum laude honors and received a Bachelors of Science degree. I have over 18 hours towards my Masters degree in Secondary Education. It is a joy to be apart of the family here at Woodruff High School. I count it a great pleasure to be able to teach a subject that I have a passion for. I am ecstatic to be able to share with my own class the hands on, real world experience and application of science, which I have accumulated, along with the experience and knowledge I have gained from all my research endeavors! The following list is a few highlights of what I have done throughout my postgraduate years. I have put this together so you can learn a little more about me and what I enjoy. J

Experience in teaching:

v Long-term teaching position in CP Biology and Honors Chemistry at

Broome High School in the spring of 2004

v Speaker at the Annual Super Saturday teacher event for Upstate South Carolina in February 2004

v Long-term teaching position in Physical Science at Byrnes High School

in the spring of 2003

v Conduct seminars for Biology and Environmental Classes on conservation issues and my research findings

Experience in research:

v Member of UNCW Marine Research Lab:

§ Performed numerous necropsies (dolphin/whale dissections) and researched/hypothesized reasons for death

§ Collaborated all available research on Right Whales into one, distinct library for the on-going Right Whale observatory research

§ Active member of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network and environmental research

v Member of UNCW Crab Research Lab:

§ Researched the influences of Phenyloxidase (a chemical naturally produced by the crabs) on the hardening of the crab shell at different life stages

v Studied at Dolphin Research Center

§ Successfully completed research training ranging from animal behavior to medical procedures on dolphins

§ Opportunity to share previous knowledge and update the public on current conservation issues.

Volunteer experience:

v Volunteer at the Fort Fisher Aquarium, NC

§ Responsible for a variety of duties including: fish preparation for feed, feeding sting rays, sharks and other fish and invertebrates, clean up, filter changes, salinity checks, tank upkeep

§ Sharing educational issues with the public.

HOBBIES: I have so many interests and enjoy being a part of so many things, but to name a few… I love the outdoors and anything that reminds me of the beach! I enjoy time with my baby girl and family the most! I also enjoy arts, music, crafts and reading.