Director of Programs

• Jul 2021 - Present

The Ohio Academy of Science was founded in 1891 to promote science and science education in Ohio. The Academy conducts numerous pre-college student-programs to encourage STEM education and to provide venues where student-scientists can interact with other students and scientists from across Ohio. In addition, OAS hosts an Annual Meeting and publishes a scientific journal The Ohio Journal of Science that focuses on the science being done in Ohio, as well as the science that is directly impacting Ohio. Please join us in supporting science and science education in Ohio. https://www.ohiosci.org/ Show less

Biology Teacher/AP Biology Teacher/Environmental Biology Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

Three years ago I returned to the classroom in an effort to re-connect with our future. My daily lessons inspire students to embrace science and question the real-world around them through research and discovery. I work hard each day to make every lesson authentic and relevant. Three years ago I returned to the classroom in an effort to re-connect with our future. My daily lessons inspire students to embrace science and question the real-world around them through research and discovery. I work hard each day to make every lesson authentic and relevant.

Southwest Regional STEM Advocate

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2021

The purpose of the Believe in Ohio program is to create a “Culture of Innovation” in Ohio high schools, promote Ohio as a great place for students to continue their educations and careers, and provide college scholarships to encourage Ohio students to remain in Ohio by focusing on the practical application of STEM and related fields and the development of an entrepreneurial mindset and critical thinking skills that students will need in the future. Believe in Ohio is accomplishing this through a multi-faceted program, including: High School STEM Commercialization Plan and STEM Business Plan Competition and Awards Program Regional STEM Commercialization Plan and STEM Business Plan Competition and Ohio College and University Scholarship Program Statewide STEM Commercialization Plan and STEM Business Plan Competition and Ohio College and University Scholarship Program STEM Entrepreneurship & Innovation Forum on College Campus Program Believe in Ohio is a free program collaboratively developed by The Ohio Academy of Science and Entrepreneurial Engagement Ohio. Believe in Ohio’s personalized, student-centered learning experience allows students to explore their own areas of interest and teaches them how to commercialize solutions to problems by developing a STEM Commercialization Plan or STEM Business Plan. Funded by the State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Believe in Ohio program is part of the Ohio High School STEM Innovation and Ohio College Scholarship and Retention Program. assist teachers in conducting the Believe in Ohio program, The Ohio Academy of Science is providing STEM Advocates who will support you during the school year. Show less

Coordinator for Science Curriculum PreK-12

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2018

I have the best job! I have the opportunity to engage students, teachers and administrators in the realm of science. But, it doesn't stop there! We are constantly collaborating with the other core curriculum areas to bring integrated instructional opportunities to the classroom thus benefiting students and teachers as they prepare for high-stakes tests and college/career readiness. I offer consistent professional development courses to teachers in Darke County as well as throughout the entire state of Ohio. I also offer sessions on formative assessment, differentiation and literacy integration. I have a passion for integrating children's literature into the science classroom as well! Look for my professional development opportunities as well as other free resources I offer on my website at: http://www.darke.k12.oh.us/~Angela_McMurry/ I am also a member of the Science Network of Regional Leaders team and Biology Curriculum Assessment Committee for the Ohio Department of Education. Show less

Biology Teacher

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

Biology/AP Biology Teacher

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2012

Teacher

• Aug 2005 - Jul 2007