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Elizabeth
Gemar, Coweeman Junior High School |
I
began my life in Manistee, Michigan . My father was a science
teacher and an officer in the Army at that time because he went
through school on an ROTC scholarship at MSU. My family was soon
traveling the world. As a young girl, I started school in Baumholder,
Germany. Along with these experiences came many changes such as
attending up to seven different schools in one year. Eventually
after the Vietnam War my father retired from the Army and my parent
both went back to a career in education. My mother ,a principal of
three elementary schools and my father, a vocational director in the
White Pass School District. By this time our family had grow to
include my four brothers. My parents thought it would be neat to
have a farm as well as a professional career and so that is what my
brothers and I did as a chore when we came home from high school. I
believe these experience taught me the values of commitment,
dedication and family.
My
undergraduate studies were done at WSU and UofW where I received a
Bachelor of Arts in Education with an endorsement in Physical
Science. Four years later , I received my Master's Degree in
Education with a minor in Supervision Management at University of
Portland. My first teaching assignment , which lasted for seven
years, dealt with forth, fifth,and sixth grade highly capable
students in the Kelso School District. I would create various
thematic unit which integrated various disciplines using higher
level thinking skills. It was called the Differentiated Educational
Experiences Program. After this experience, I decide it was time for
a change. I was chosen to teach eighth and ninth grade integrated
science at Coweeman Junior High School. The areas of science I teach
are earth and space science, and basic physics and chemistry. I am
presently serving on two district committees: science and health.
This year I am also enjoying having a WSU intern in my classroom.
My husband, Daniel,
and I have a blended family of five children four of which are in
college. Our oldest will be graduating in May from WSU. Life is good
at the Gemar's home!
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