SANDRA G HILL 40

Woodlands St 41, Singapore 738547 Phone (65)97852965 email sinnes@sas.edu.sg

There is a bounce, a joy, an aura of enthusiasm that surrounds Sandy it lifts the students, the parents, her colleagues even school heads. Sandy combines expertise and sensitivity to an unfailing dedication to her students. Bob Gross Former Superintendent Singapore American School

"There is a quality that Sandy brings to the classroom, which transforms student learning into something magical. Student engagement, curiosity and discovery are taken to a higher level as a result of her masterful teaching." Brain Combes Deputy Principal Singapore American School

She understands kids, she believes in them, she empowers them, she inspires them. To walk into Sandys classroom is to see a classroom of students who are inquisitive and engaged. Dr. Mark Boyer Former Deputy Superintendent/ Curriculum Director Singapore American School

EDUCATION Troy State University, Dothan, Alabama 1988 Master of Science - Education Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 1984 Bachelor of Science Psychology University of Hawaii 2004 Foundational Approach to Science Teaching Certification Academy Solution Focused Therapy - Singapore 2012 Solution Focused Brief Therapy Certification TEACHING EXPERIENCE Singapore American School Middle School 1997- Sixth grade science teacher present Singapore American School Intermediate School 1996 Fourth grade teacher - self contained classroom American International School Egypt 1993-1996 Fourth grade teacher - self contained Fifth grade science and math teacher Madison Elementary School Florida 1990-1993 Fourth grade teacher - self contained RELATED EXPERIENCE Appalachee Mental Health Center Florida 1988 Responsible for assessing and implementing behavior modification programs for emotionally challenged children in a tri-county area in North Florida. 2 CAPER House Alabama 1986-1988 Center for the Advancement of Personal and Emotional Redevelopment. Responsible for treatment plans and behavior modification programs as well as individual and group counseling for preadolescent and adolescents. San Antonio Childrens Center Texas 1984-1986 Developed and Implemented activity programs for preadolescent children in a residential psychiatric hospital setting.

I love working with Sandy. She makes science come alive and her students are drawn in by her charismatic personality and stimulating classroom. I had the opportunity to work with Sandy on the "Water" service-learning project and was truly amazed at how she inspires her students to make a difference in the world. Her brilliant teaching has positively impacted hundreds of peoples lives! Susan Greaney Middle School Physical Education Singapore American School

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMM ITTEES AND EXPERIENCE

Singapore
Consultant Times Publishing Science Series Commissioned to collaborate on design, content, and evaluation of pre-published science series. Grade Level/ Science Curriculum Lead Grade Level Curriculum - Responsible for developing conceptual inquiry-based science curriculum Assessment - Design and implementation of grade level standards-based assessment, with emphasis on performance evidence CSI Thematic Unit - Responsible for creating, integrating, and implementing interdisciplinary culminating assessment - incorporating grade level science skills and processes, DSLOs, and technology 6th Grade CWW (Classroom Without Walls) coordinator Service Learning Middle School Primary person responsible for implementation of Middle School Service Learning program Our sixth grade program is tied into global water issues via a Micro Life unit in science, with connections in RLA and math. Ive had extensive training with Catherine Berger Kaye to guide the program. Organize annual service learning celebration with featured speakers. Created and led (with my husband, Brian) the first Cambodia house building excursion with students in Middle School. It has since become embedded into the eighth grade as a permanent service club. Organized guest visit of Salva Dut (foundation Water for South Sudan) for three-day MS Service Learning integration. Training Catherine Berger Kaye Service Learning After School Science Related Clubs Began the Middle School Roots and Shoots Club Lead liaison for the first Jane Goodall connection in Middle School Co-sponsor Middle School Eco Club Implementation of Middle School recycling program and annual beach cleanup EASA Elementary After School Activities Kooky Kemsitry Science Magic in the Park science party series Committees and Conferences Presenter EARCOS conferenceUsing CSI as authentic assessment in science National Middle School Association conference National Science Teacher Association conference ASB Unplugged technology conference 1:1 laptop roll out committee Strategic Action Planning Committee School Wide 21st Century connections committee Assessment as, for, and of learning coursework Web Design for Educators coursework UbD coursework

Working with Sandy has been a wonderful experience in so many aspects. Her creativity and passion for teaching and science shine through in everything she does. She understands how children at this age best learn and artfully tailors her instruction to achieve that end. She is dynamic and innovative both in her instruction and curriculum creation. Chris Emerson Sixth grade Science Singapore American School

The ability to connect and engage with sixth graders and to earn their admiration, trust, and respect is achieved with charismatic ease and a generosity of spirit that is at times breathtaking. She is truly both a wonderful teacher and delightful human being that we feel privileged to have in our life. Sandra Fairclough Parent

Sandy Hill is one of the Sport and Extracurricular very best sixth grade Middle School girls basketball coach science teachers SAS has Middle School Rock Climbing Supervisor ever had. She is always Co sponsor Art Club honest and positive in her Science Magic Show Sixth Grade communications, and so very well respected and appreciated by teachers Egypt and administrators Faculty Advisory Committee Joan Adams Curriculum Coordinating Committee Former Middle School Science Club Principal Middle school girls basketball coach Singapore American Madrid Math Competition School

Other
Teacher of the Year Madison, Florida Outstanding Teacher Award 2yrs

REFERENCES

Dr. Robert Gross Superintendent International School Vienna 43-140-132 b.gross@ais.at Mrs. Rhonda Norris Deputy Head of School International School Beijing +86 (10) 8149-2345 rnorris@isb.bj.edu.cn

Mr. Devin Pratt MS Principal Singapore American School (65) 6363-3405 dpratt@sas.edu.sg Dr. Brent Mutsch Superintendent American School Dubai (+971) 4395-0005; ext.1100 superintendent@asdubai.org

Mr. Brian Combes Deputy Principal Singapore American School (65) 6363-3405 bcombes@sas.edu.sg Mr. Paul D. Combs Elementary Principal International School Curitiba 55-41-3525-7431 paul.combs@iscbrazil.com