Amy Peterson Atkins

Middle School Educator. Scientist. Enthusiasm Engineer. Outdoor Explorer.

[Amy Peterson Atkins @amyatkinswcs]

Another piece of fun from this week, teaming up with @AppstateRCOE ‘s Dr. Pyles, Dr. Wilson, & Dr. Bradbury to explore coral reef ecosystems!

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I always love when @mtoran spends time with my classes! She was a great professor in my science education classes and I get excited for every opportunity to work and learn along side her!

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So excited to be a part of this project!

[Marta Toran @mtoran]

@SarahEvansHydro and I are really excited to collaborate with two of @WataugaSchools’s finest, teaching about permafrost thaw in Alaska. @katiegray42 @WHSPioneerPride and @amyatkinswcs @HardinPark_WCS. Thanks to Sarah for including us on her @nsf #CAREER grant!

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A week full of labs in 8th grade science class this week! Lots of learning about chemical and physical properties! #WeAreWatauga #science

[Amy Peterson Atkins @amyatkinswcs]

50 years of HP! We are inviting all former HP staff to celebrate with us on November 4!

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@AfanadorCarrie @WataugaSchools @MeredithJ510 @movingto6thgr @LeahHuttlinger No way! Just finished an awesome great 2 week camp! Now it’s officially summer ☀️😎

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It has been an incredible two weeks working with 30 awesome kiddos and 3 stellar teacher. Walking away today with many great memories! #NCSummer2Excel @WataugaSchools @MeredithJ510

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@mtoran @HardinPark_WCS I’m going to miss these boys! I will always be a part of their fan club!!!

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Great time doing our HP Science Pals egg drop on Friday! The rain didn’t stop the fun! Thanks @blueridgeemc for helping us with the drop! @HardinPark_WCS @WataugaSchools

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@JB_Orange @mtoran I think you’re correct, L was not one of many asking for their turn for a photo shoot 😂

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Oh what fun we had today down by our tiny Hardin Creek here on HPs campus! @HardinPark_WCS #WeAreWatauga (Everyone wanted a pic with the Crayfish)

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@mtoran She’s a pretty stellar kiddo in so many ways!

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@mtoran @HardinPark_WCS @WataugaSchools Loved having you in Science Pals class yesterday! 😃

[Amy Peterson Atkins @amyatkinswcs]

@mtoran Congrats!! Glad your amazing work is being well recognized!

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These 8th graders were so jazzed about their positive behavior reward that they wanted a picture wearing their new shades! #WeAreWatauga @HardinPark_WCS #TheEagleWay

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@mtoran Thought it made the kids look pretty cool 😎 😁

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Fossils Rock! Thanks @mtoran for putting together an awesome outreach kit for us! @app_earth_sci @HardinPark_WCS

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HP 8th grade had an electric time at our Energy Field Trip! Thanks to @app_earth_sci and AppState Energy Department for hosting us! #WeAreWatauga #GreenEnergy

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@TJSalinas2023 @ChadCaillet @CoachKingUSC @GamecockBasebll @usaprimemidatl @BaseballWatauga @PrepBaseballNC Way to go, Tristan!! 😀

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Lab days are like a marathon, but so rewarding! A little pH investigation today! #WeAreWatauga