Megan Griffith, Science

All About Me

     My name is Megan Griffith. I am originally from McCreary County, but currently live here in Robbins. I am married to Josh Griffith and we have two children: Maverick and Maycee. This is my ninth year teaching. I previously taught high school Science in Kentucky and am very excited to be able to teach middle school and join the Robbins Hawks family.  megan giffith and her family

     I graduated from the University of the Cumberlands in 2016. I have earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Biology. I also earned my Master of Arts in Teaching, for secondary education in Biology and Chemistry in 2017. I am a member of Gamma Sigma Epsilon (Chemistry Honor Society), and I was also a member of the alchemist club at UC. Through the Hearst Scholarship at the University of the Cumberlands, I was given the wonderful opportunity to assist the chemistry department as a teaching assistant during my senior year of college. This gave me the opportunity to observe many students who came from a variety of different high schools and backgrounds. During my time at the University of the Cumberlands as an undergraduate, I also had the amazing opportunity to be a Presidential Scholar in the chemistry department. This opportunity allowed me to conduct research in the chemistry lab on a greener synthesis of 2, 4, 6-trisubstituted Krohnke pyridine (an anti-tumor agent) via tandem solventless Aldol
and Michael reactions.

 

Philosophy of Education

     Chemistry, Biology, and Physics have been passions of mine since 2009. Through my many years of experience as a student and teacher of these subjects, I have learned that a strong foundation is essential for a person to be successful. During my lessons, I strive to emphasize the importance of understanding rather than memorization of the content. I love planning hands-on, interactive, and fun activities to engage my students. Room transformations are SO much fun! I encourage the input of both students and parents to ensure that I am meeting the student’s educational needs to the best of my ability. I understand that everyone learns differently, and it is important for students to know that they can come to me when questions arise.

Education

Bachelors Degree, Chemistry and Biology, University of the Cumberlands

Masters Degree, Secondary Education, University of the Cumberlands

Contact Me

phone: 423-627-2435

email: [email protected]

My planning is daily from 10:10-10:55 a.m.