Elementary Science Teachers

Nine of PVUSD's 16 elementary schools have teachers who spend part or all of their work week teaching science; most of these are 4th–5th grade "release teachers." Here are the science teachers for 2011–2012

Amesti Elementary:
     Rachel Hitchcock (4–5)

Ann Soldo Elementary:
     Sara Kinsey (4–5)

Calabasas Elementary:
     Laura Arnow (1, 3, 5)
     Randi DiCicco (2, 4, 5)

H. A. Hyde Elementary:
     Denise Andrade (4–5)

Mintie White Elementary:
     Kate Freels (4–5)

Ohlone Elementary
     Jennifer Higgins (4)
     Laura Shaw (5)

Radcliff  Elementary
     Susan Manabe (4–5)

Starlight Elementary
     Carolyn Green (4–5)

Valencia Elementary:
     Cathy Guiley (4–6)

Elementary Science

Children are Natural-Born Scientists!

Children are naturally curious — they are in fact natural-born scientists! They need only be given the opportunity to explore the world around them, and some guidance in their exploration, and most children will learn to love science. It comes quite naturally to most kids.

Elementary Science Curriculum Ideas