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A bit about me...
I didn't always want to be a teacher. I wanted to be a vet. But that dream quickly came to an end after I spent time working for one. I couldn't get over how much time was spent looking at what came out of the animals' rear-ends! After discovering that I held no interest in poo, I changed my major to nutrition (which is interesting, if you think about it. I went from one end of the body to the other). In 2000, I graduated from the University of MO-Columbia with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences.
Right after graduation I moved to Idaho but couldn't find a job. After months of searching, I found that I was either too over- or too under-qualified for everything I applied for. So I went back to college. The world needs teachers, right? And having those three summer months off each year was quite an incentive.
Several years, two kids, and a lot of hard work later, I finished up and graduated from Idaho State University with a double major in Secondary Education and Biological Sciences. After a few years of teaching, I went back for more. In July of 2013, I completed the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) program through Montana State University.
I love learning. And I love teaching, which is why my motto is perfect for me: The more you know, the more you know you don't know. And, boy oh boy, let me tell you, there is SO MUCH I still don't know!
Right after graduation I moved to Idaho but couldn't find a job. After months of searching, I found that I was either too over- or too under-qualified for everything I applied for. So I went back to college. The world needs teachers, right? And having those three summer months off each year was quite an incentive.
Several years, two kids, and a lot of hard work later, I finished up and graduated from Idaho State University with a double major in Secondary Education and Biological Sciences. After a few years of teaching, I went back for more. In July of 2013, I completed the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) program through Montana State University.
I love learning. And I love teaching, which is why my motto is perfect for me: The more you know, the more you know you don't know. And, boy oh boy, let me tell you, there is SO MUCH I still don't know!
January, 2015 CapEd Grant
E-rase for Success
Andrea Robbins
Hansen School District
$750.00
Funds from this grant will be used to purchase sturdy, double-sided whiteboards, environmentally friendly, refillable dry-erase markers, ink refills and replacement parts, washable microfiber eraser cloths, and prizes for games. They will be used with all sixth through twelfth grade science classes in the Hansen School District, including General Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology, and Physics.
https://www.caped.com/news/2015/02/03/teacher-grant-winners-for-january-2015/
Andrea Robbins
Hansen School District
$750.00
Funds from this grant will be used to purchase sturdy, double-sided whiteboards, environmentally friendly, refillable dry-erase markers, ink refills and replacement parts, washable microfiber eraser cloths, and prizes for games. They will be used with all sixth through twelfth grade science classes in the Hansen School District, including General Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology, and Physics.
https://www.caped.com/news/2015/02/03/teacher-grant-winners-for-january-2015/
February, 2013 CapEd Grant
In February, 2013 I wrote a grant proposal to CapEd called All Eyes on Nutrition. Guess what? We won! Check it out: https://www.capedfcu.org/news/2013/03/01/all-eyes-on-nutrition/
Have you ever wondered what a gram of sugar looks like, or how much fat is actually in a candy bar? That’s just part of what Jr. and Sr. High students in the Bliss School District are about to find out. The CapEd Foundation has provided a $744.21 grant to teacher Andrea Robbins. The grant will be used to purchase materials that will visually, and physically, illustrate nutritional health properties.
Soon, students will have new materials that will give them new hands on learning experiences. Eye-opening visuals, relating to fat and sugar intake, meal portion sizes, and activities, will enhance their health education. Andrea will use the materials to close the gap between obscure numbers on a nutritional label and help students to know what they actually mean.
“By teaching students to make wise food choices while they’re young, they will be more likely to continue those habits as adults.” Andrea Robbins
Mrs Robbins is looking forward to seeing her students gain a better understanding of their nutritional health. She believes they will become more conscious of their eating habits as a result. Students will learn how to be wise in both food choices and how much they consume.
Have you ever wondered what a gram of sugar looks like, or how much fat is actually in a candy bar? That’s just part of what Jr. and Sr. High students in the Bliss School District are about to find out. The CapEd Foundation has provided a $744.21 grant to teacher Andrea Robbins. The grant will be used to purchase materials that will visually, and physically, illustrate nutritional health properties.
Soon, students will have new materials that will give them new hands on learning experiences. Eye-opening visuals, relating to fat and sugar intake, meal portion sizes, and activities, will enhance their health education. Andrea will use the materials to close the gap between obscure numbers on a nutritional label and help students to know what they actually mean.
“By teaching students to make wise food choices while they’re young, they will be more likely to continue those habits as adults.” Andrea Robbins
Mrs Robbins is looking forward to seeing her students gain a better understanding of their nutritional health. She believes they will become more conscious of their eating habits as a result. Students will learn how to be wise in both food choices and how much they consume.
Face the Music, an eBook by Andrea K. Robbins
Lately I've been exploring a new passion- writing- and in June of 2012 completed and published my debut novel, Face the Music. Find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Smashwords, and other eBook retailers. Also, connect with me on my Facebook author page (Andrea K. Robbins) and/or Twitter (@andreakrobbins).
Synopsis: While grieving the loss of her beloved mother, Allison Banks takes it upon herself to care for her baby sister, her young niece, and her disabled grandmother. Adding to the pressure, Allison’s long-term boyfriend walks out, offering little in the way of explanation and leaving her totally confused and utterly heartbroken. To cope, the 24-year-old closes herself off to any serious relationships and dives into her work as a graduate student.
Needing the extra income, Allison takes a job for the hot, new, reality TV show, Superstardom. Captivated by the competition’s front-runner, the mysterious singer, Chris Knots, Allison dismisses her attraction as nothing more than a school-girl crush. When the hunky performer reveals an interest of his own, Allison must work through her reservations and decide if there’s room in her life for something more.
Synopsis: While grieving the loss of her beloved mother, Allison Banks takes it upon herself to care for her baby sister, her young niece, and her disabled grandmother. Adding to the pressure, Allison’s long-term boyfriend walks out, offering little in the way of explanation and leaving her totally confused and utterly heartbroken. To cope, the 24-year-old closes herself off to any serious relationships and dives into her work as a graduate student.
Needing the extra income, Allison takes a job for the hot, new, reality TV show, Superstardom. Captivated by the competition’s front-runner, the mysterious singer, Chris Knots, Allison dismisses her attraction as nothing more than a school-girl crush. When the hunky performer reveals an interest of his own, Allison must work through her reservations and decide if there’s room in her life for something more.
January, 2012 CapEd Grant
Article from https://www.capedfcu.org/news/2012/02/06/january-2012-teacher-grant-winners/
CapEd in partnership with the Idaho Athletic Club awarded its fourth January Teacher Grant of the Month in the amount of $750 to Andrea Robbins of Bliss High School in Bliss, Idaho.
Robbins will use the grant toward purchasing the materials for the Inquiry into Enzymes Project for tenth grade Biology class during a unit on cell chemistry. Students will be challenged to use technology like gas sensors and pH and temperature probes to carry out an experiment of their own design to see the effect changing temperature and pH have on enzymatic activity.
“This activity is innovative in that students will be working with real data and using real collection tools. Nothing about what they see will be hypothetical. These circumstances will foster students’ natural curiosity, providing an intrinsic source of motivation to learn. Students will develop confidence in their ability to conduct scientific investigations, leading to increased problem-solving and critical-thinking skills,” explained Robbins.
CapEd in partnership with the Idaho Athletic Club awarded its fourth January Teacher Grant of the Month in the amount of $750 to Andrea Robbins of Bliss High School in Bliss, Idaho.
Robbins will use the grant toward purchasing the materials for the Inquiry into Enzymes Project for tenth grade Biology class during a unit on cell chemistry. Students will be challenged to use technology like gas sensors and pH and temperature probes to carry out an experiment of their own design to see the effect changing temperature and pH have on enzymatic activity.
“This activity is innovative in that students will be working with real data and using real collection tools. Nothing about what they see will be hypothetical. These circumstances will foster students’ natural curiosity, providing an intrinsic source of motivation to learn. Students will develop confidence in their ability to conduct scientific investigations, leading to increased problem-solving and critical-thinking skills,” explained Robbins.
February, 2007 QWEST Technology Grant
Article by Sandy MillerTimes-News writer
BLISS - All science teacher Andrea Robbins knew was that she and her class needed to be at Friday's special assembly.
So it was a surprise when her name was called and Qwest Idaho President Jim Schmit presented a check for $9,982.10.
"I went into the gym today wondering what the heck was going on," said Robbins, who teaches seventh- through 12th-grade science and applied for the Qwest Foundation grant in the fall. "I was shocked."
Read the full article: http://magicvalley.com/news/local/gumdrops-and-dna/article_36d51ddb-312d-5f2b-bc56-91c52499a1b5.html
BLISS - All science teacher Andrea Robbins knew was that she and her class needed to be at Friday's special assembly.
So it was a surprise when her name was called and Qwest Idaho President Jim Schmit presented a check for $9,982.10.
"I went into the gym today wondering what the heck was going on," said Robbins, who teaches seventh- through 12th-grade science and applied for the Qwest Foundation grant in the fall. "I was shocked."
Read the full article: http://magicvalley.com/news/local/gumdrops-and-dna/article_36d51ddb-312d-5f2b-bc56-91c52499a1b5.html