If we've heard it once, we've heard it a thousand times...the future of the planet depends on the students sitting in our classrooms.  As educators, the task of nurturing this next generation to appreciate the role of science in addressing local as well as global problems often falls to us. At times this may seem like a super human task that requires a spandex suit and a cape. 

Last summer, middle school teacher, Holly Makowsky participated in our 2013 Educator Academy in the Amazon.  This fall she returned to her classroom full of new ideas and inspiration.  She launched the school year with a "DonorsChoose" project request to raise money to purchase the equipment her students will need to become citizen scientists and collect environmental data for the  GLOBE program.  

"'I was inspired by the data collection I did as a participant in the 2013 Educator Academy and I want to share this excitement with my students at my school where 91% are designated as high needs due to low income status, English language learner status, or special education status.  By collecting data, using an exact protocol, and contributing to a scientific community, it is my hope that they will feel empowered and energized, just as I did in the Amazon."

~ Holly Makowksy, Lowell Community Charter School, MA

Yay Holly!  You are a Planet Super Hero for sure!  

Want more inspiration?  Read more Amazon Super Hero stories on our blog!  

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