Dr. John Arnold -

An applied curriculum integration theorist, John Arnold shared valuable insight with us, critical to the development of this web site. Please read more about Dr. Arnold in the Adolescent Development section of this site.

Gail Barham -

I am a sixth grade social studies teacher at Martin Middle School in Raleigh, North Carolina. I will complete my Master's Degree in Middle Grades, Social Studies in June 2001. I have taught for 13 years.

Dr. Candy Beal -

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. I have been in education for 33 years, believe passionately in curriculum integration and do research in Russian education. I have a big curriculum integration project planned for fall 2001 called North Carolina's Sixth Graders Go to Russia. Tune in to this website in June for info about this Great Adventure!

Laura Bianco -

I am a 9-12 grade English Resource teacher at Needham B. Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have been teaching special needs students for five years and am planning a major move to Boston, MA and finally marrying my long time love in July 2001.

Natalie Davidson -

I am pursuing my masters in education and will be certified to teach language arts to grades six through nine. I hope to begin student teaching in 2002, and look forward to a rewarding career in North Carolina middle schools.

Steve Goldsmith -

The truly graduated never educate . . . No, stop . . . reverse that. Better!

Dr. Lisa Grable -

I am the Director of the Center for Learning Technologies in the NC State College of Education. I have been an educator since 1975 and my great interests are middle school, science education, multicultural diversity, and technology adoption by teachers. I enjoy making Web sites to promote these ideas in the schools - see Online Tools for Schools, http://www.ncsu.edu/ced/onlinetools/

Kenn Jacobine -

My career goal in education is to make learning relevant for my students through curriculum integration.

Kimela Lindsay -

I am a middle grades business education teacher in Wake Forest, NC. I have great raport with my students, so curriculum integration will only further enhance this relationship.

Sarah McCorcle -

I am pursuing my initial certification and a Masters of Education in Secondary Social Studies.I will begin teaching Fall 2001.

James Moody -

I am a graduate student at NC State University and am a hopeful teacher of language arts in middle grades.

Lucy Ringland -

I am the web geek for the North Carolina State 4H Youth Development Office here at NC State. In my spare time I'm teaching my four cats to juggle.

Amanda Robertson -

A graphic designer by trade, and a parent of a 16-year-old, what an enlightening experience it has been to learn from these teachers and students what it means to be a teacher in today's America! I am convinced the CI method is the best way to educate our children and can't wait to begin working with Dr. Beal on her next CI project – North Carolina's Sixth Graders Go to Russia! For a listing of other educational sites I have worked on please visit my website! http://www.imediagraphics.net

Vanessa Rowe -

I have a Masters in Elementary Education and have been teaching for 20 years.

Patricia Ryan -

I am a high school special educator teacher who works with and advocates for all students with disabilities, especially those with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Ashley Smith -

A reader, an athlete, a lover of the beach and being outdoors.

Melissa Stookey -

I am a seventh grade middle school teacher in the Chapel Hill, NC school system. I applaud the emphasis curriculum integration places on learning and really meeting the needs of children.

Yvonne Townsley -

I'm a first year teacher (middle school Spanish) who has been at home with my three children for the past 14 years.

Terrilynne Walker -

Currently, I am a sixth grade teacher who integrates Language Arts and Social Studies for Mast Charter School in Southern Pines, N.C. I am also studying at NC State University for a Master's Degree in Education to advance my teaching abilities. Having only taught for two years I have truly found my calling.