Mark Casto - Teacher, Amesbury High School
Content Area(s): Engineering, Biology, Earth Science
Background / Bio / Educational Philosophy: Mark Casto is the preK–12 science teacher (and science content leader) for Amesbury public schools in Massachusetts. Since 2003, he has participated in the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program, which provides summer research opportunities for teachers. His research topics have ranged from detecting dense, nonaqueous-phase liquids using radar technologies to studies of concrete reinforced structure collapse. Mr. Casto has also been involved with planning and conducting a professional development component to the RET experience focused on inquiry-based leaning strategies. He has had the opportunity to share his experiences at several national conferences. Mr. Casto has 12 years teaching experience at Amesbury High School in the disciplines of earth science and biology. He has currently added engineering to his teaching duties through involvement in multiple teacher professional development opportunities at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Background / Bio / Educational Philosophy: Mark Casto is the preK–12 science teacher (and science content leader) for Amesbury public schools in Massachusetts. Since 2003, he has participated in the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program, which provides summer research opportunities for teachers. His research topics have ranged from detecting dense, nonaqueous-phase liquids using radar technologies to studies of concrete reinforced structure collapse. Mr. Casto has also been involved with planning and conducting a professional development component to the RET experience focused on inquiry-based leaning strategies. He has had the opportunity to share his experiences at several national conferences. Mr. Casto has 12 years teaching experience at Amesbury High School in the disciplines of earth science and biology. He has currently added engineering to his teaching duties through involvement in multiple teacher professional development opportunities at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.
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