2014 Master Teachers: Gregg Stickler

"I have been teaching science at Rising Sun High School in Cecil County Maryland for 21 years.  For the past 13 years I have served as head of our science department.  Over the years I have taught: Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics and Chemistry.  This school year I’m excited to bring some of the NASA GPM materials and lessons into my AP Environmental Science, Honors Chemistry, Chemistry and Earth Science classes.

My professional experiences include: 6 years Goddard Space Flight Center Environmental Science Teacher Ambassador Program, University of Delaware Nature Inspired Engineering Program, Towson University BEST Program / Army Research Labs, GEMS Program teacher / Aberdeen Proving Grounds.  My teaching assignment for this school year will includes: Lead Science Teacher, developing a new AP Environmental Science course, teaching environmental science course for “struggling learners, Earth Science and Honors Chemistry.  

I live with my wife and two middle school aged children in rural Southern Lancaster County Pennsylvania.  We live in the woods along a peaceful stream and love the outdoors.   Our hobbies include: bike riding & hiking local trails; kayaking, fishing & swimming local lakes and rivers; raising chickens at home. "