The Future of Education
Elisabeth Wilson
Institution: Red Bank Elementary SchoolnChattanooga
Address: 16504 Andy Thomas Rd
Postal Code: 37373
Country: United States
Elisabeth Wilson received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota USA and her Masters of Science Degree in Human Performance from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin USA. Elisabeth began teaching over 15 years ago, she has taught preschool through university students. She is now in her 5th year at Red Bank Elementary School in Chattanooga, TN. In addition to teaching, she has also worked as a Certified Personal Trainer and youth director.
Elisabeth was selected to be a STEM fellow for the 2014-2015 school year. As a STEM fellow, Elisabeth learned how to engage her students in meaningful STEM activities. Elisabeth enjoys having a STEAM centered classroom, and focuses on 21st Century skills. Elisabeth uses many new methods in her classroom including Project Based Learning, Flipped Classroom, and stand up desks.
Two years ago her school implemented 1:1 iPad usage. Each child was given an iPad to use in class and at home for assignments and research. Elisabeth has gone to in-services and conferences to learn more about using devices in the 1:1 classroom. She strives to have the use of iPads be a seamless integration into instruction.
Elisabeth was selected to be a STEM fellow for the 2014-2015 school year. As a STEM fellow, Elisabeth learned how to engage her students in meaningful STEM activities. Elisabeth enjoys having a STEAM centered classroom, and focuses on 21st Century skills. Elisabeth uses many new methods in her classroom including Project Based Learning, Flipped Classroom, and stand up desks.
Two years ago her school implemented 1:1 iPad usage. Each child was given an iPad to use in class and at home for assignments and research. Elisabeth has gone to in-services and conferences to learn more about using devices in the 1:1 classroom. She strives to have the use of iPads be a seamless integration into instruction.
