About Me
My name is Valerie Rippey and I am excited to be starting my third year teaching chemistry and physics at Wilsonville High School this year. Previous to teaching at Wilsonville, I taught chemistry and physics at Thurston High School in Springfield, OR and was the head of the science department for two years. I have a Bachelors of Science in chemistry (and a minor in French) from Bucknell University, and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of Oregon.
I am teaching because I want to combine my love for science and my love for interactions with people. Science is an essential field to the advancement of our society, but if scientists are unable to communicate their findings with others, they won't be able to go far. In my class, I do my best preparing students not only to have knowledge about science, but to be able to communicate it as well.
My favorite hobbies are skiing in the winter and hiking and traveling in the summer.
Things you might not know about me:
I went to Boeckman Creek Primary School
I have petted a hippo
I studied abroad in Tours, France
Big Brother on CBS is my summer guilty pleasure
My favorite food is watermelon
My favorite element is mercury
My favorite molecule is water
My favorite drink is a white chocolate mocha
I have taught science to Amish school children
I am a sixth generation Oregonian (on both sides--that means the Oregon Trail!!)
Contact Me:
Room 218
Email: [email protected]
I am teaching because I want to combine my love for science and my love for interactions with people. Science is an essential field to the advancement of our society, but if scientists are unable to communicate their findings with others, they won't be able to go far. In my class, I do my best preparing students not only to have knowledge about science, but to be able to communicate it as well.
My favorite hobbies are skiing in the winter and hiking and traveling in the summer.
Things you might not know about me:
I went to Boeckman Creek Primary School
I have petted a hippo
I studied abroad in Tours, France
Big Brother on CBS is my summer guilty pleasure
My favorite food is watermelon
My favorite element is mercury
My favorite molecule is water
My favorite drink is a white chocolate mocha
I have taught science to Amish school children
I am a sixth generation Oregonian (on both sides--that means the Oregon Trail!!)
Contact Me:
Room 218
Email: [email protected]