Let’s face it, it’s been a difficult year for a lot of people in our community and many of us had to learn to pivot to achieve new ways of doing things. Stephanie Paris is a shining example, helping teachers create virtual lessons and building community relationship during distance learning. Congratulations to her and all the nominees for the 2021 Finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Tustin Mazda is grateful to call Stephanie a part of the Tustin Mazda family in her new CX-5, and so happy we could provider her with a great experience. Thanks to all our Tustin Mazda owners and staff for creating amazing experiences across Orange County and Los Angeles!
See Stephanie's hard work recognized below and at https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr21/yr21rel37.asp

Stephanie Paris, Granada Hills Charter High School, Los Angeles Unified School District, Granada Hills

Stephanie has been teaching for six years. The lesson Stephanie submitted for her Algebra I class explored exponential functions and examined patterns of growth and decay. She is a Master Teacher Fellow with Math for America, Los Angeles. As a Fellow, she has provided professional learning to teachers across the district and state. She mentored student teachers and helped teachers develop Project Based Learning units. Stephanie also co-taught classes with a science teacher who helped create interdisciplinary projects that connected mathematics and science, specifically Algebra I and Physics. During 2020, she facilitated two professional learning courses where she helped teachers create virtual math lessons and build community relationships during distance learning.

Original Article: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr21/yr21rel37.asp

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