George Wolfe
Wilson Magnet High School
Rochester, New York
Total years as a classroom teacher: 30
“I often use my own life experiences to help my students realize that
life is indeed a journey and not a destination.” – George Wolfe
George’s goal is to reach young people, to help them grow up, and to teach them about the excitement of learning science.
He measures success by the number of lives he can touch, the amount
of help he can give, and the differences he can make for people.
“He is so enthusiastic; not only about teaching the curriculum, but
also about teaching his students values that would help them grow up as
successful individuals .” –Marie E. Zettek, Former Student
“George Wolfe prepares lessons that are aimed at gaining the interest
and maximizing the involvement of hi sstudents. Activities are created
to be learning experiences that stimulate inquiry, creativity, and
discovery; the lessons he plans for his students reflect his interest in
motivating them to learn and achieve high academic excellence.” —
Deasure A. Matthew, Program Administrator, Wilson Magnet High School
Education
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New York State Teacher Certification, State University of New York-Geneseo
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Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, State University of New York-Brockport
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Teaching Experience
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Biology, Marine Biology, AP Biology, Research in the Biological
Sciences, and Integrated Physical Sciences, Rochester City Schools,
Rochester, New York
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Physics, Biology, and Marine Biology, Caledonia-Mumford Schools, Caledonia, New York
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Biology, Marine Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, and French, Keshequa Central Schools, Nunda, New York
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Biology, Rush-Henrietta Schools, Henrietta, New York
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Biology, Chemistry, English, and Political Economics, U.S. Peace Corps, Zaire, Africa
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Special Recognition
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Radio Shack National Science Teaching Award
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Proclamation by the Monroe County Legislature
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State University of New York at Brockport Alumni Award for Outstanding Community Service
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Shell Science Teaching “National Science Teacher of the Year” Award
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State University of New York at Brockport Alumnus Convocation Address
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Amherst College Zebediah Swift Excellence in Teaching Award
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University of Rochester Excellence in Secondary School Teaching
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Charter One Bank Career Achievement Award
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Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
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Wilson High School Teacher of the Year
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Tufts University National Teacher of the Year
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Kodak 21st Century/RCSD Science Teaching Award
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Wilson High School Teacher of Excellence
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National Association of Biology Teachers – New York State Outstanding Biology Teacher
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Ball State University “Honors Seminar in Genetics and Bioethics”
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Clarkson University “Honors Program for Biology Teachers”
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University of Rochester “Honors Program for Biology Teachers”
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Clarkson University “Honors Program for Physics Teachers”
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