"Ms. Mary" came from the Cambridge Public Schools, where she served as a classroom teacher and a Grade K-6 Science Specialist. Mary continues an affiliation with the Cheche Konnen Center at TERC, Cambridge, MA, where as a teacher researcher, she examines the role language plays in how young children come to understand the big ideas of math and science. She is a Teacher21 consultant, an adjunct professor at Simmons College for the Urban Education Graduate Program, a National Conference presenter and published author. Mary's expertise is in
inquiry teaching and learning. She draws on her experience as a classroom teacher and science specialist, having taught in traditional, looping and multi-graded classrooms from K-6. Mary brings a belief in collaboration, a deep respect for the craft of classroom teaching, a delight in children's inquisitiveness and a passion for inquiry science.
Specialist "Ms. G"
Lisha Goldberg
"Ms G" as she known around town is an elementary classroom teacher and proficient editor. Lisha brings many of her personal passions and experiences with children to her work at the Needham Science Center. One of her primary duties in the Science Center is the live animal classroom visit program coordinator. She authors books, creates programs and designs curriculum to accompany the animals and enrich the learning experience for the learners. Lisha is the Science Center's link to Needham's geological past as Ms G and the Magic School Bus Geology Fieldtrip bus tour. Some of her other duties include: Coaching NPS staff on
weather and astronomy, presenter of programs, field trip guide, daily animal care and keeper of all animal records. After hours, Lisha continues to represent science in her many volunteer experiences: The Needham Cultural Council, The Green Needham Collaborative and The Needham Channel.
Needham Science Center
1155 Central Avenue Needham, MA 02492 781-455-0475
