Gil Bantay

Earth Science/Oceanography Teacher Kempsville High School

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

DTAL. Learned a few things. And it was great seeing colleagues from the past and present. Manifesting a great new school year…
#year21
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[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Our Kempsville HS Oceanographers investigate surface tension by crafting tin foil boats, testing their limits with pennies, and demonstrating creativity through teamwork and inquiry.
#kempsvillechiefs
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[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Former students still reach out to me and I’m still humbled and flattered of their words. In addition of teaching content, it’s about setting an optimistic rapport and to see these young adults grow to into positive, independent, and confident people. @KHS_Chiefs

[Lauren Sexton @LsextonKH]

A little sneak peak of our KHS Class of 2025 Aerial Photo!
Thank you @pkrekorian for flying, @gilvis2000 for taking pics from the plane, and Mr. Ferris for taking pics with his drone! @KHS_Chiefs @KempsAcademy

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Special thanks to Kempsville High School for giving me the opportunity to take take aerial photos of this year’s Senior Class! Grateful and lucky to have Mr. Paul Krekorian, an extraordinary pilot and former science colleague, who recently retired.

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Shine on Kempsville Chiefs!💙❤️

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Kempsville High School Oceanography students explain the process of reef formation and why conservation efforts are crucial for environmental, economic, and social reasons.
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[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

KHS Oceanography students demonstrated and explained the purpose of the “drops of water on a penny” lab is to demonstrate surface tension and cohesion in water.
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[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

KHS Oceanography students explore the concepts of buoyancy and density. Creating “tin foil boats,” they were able to demonstrate how objects float or sink depending on the relationship between their weight and the water they displace.
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[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

2024 Kempsville Coffee Crew! Thank you for the coffee!☕️

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Paddyfoot wasn’t teacher of the year for nothing! His students give him a warm welcome! @KHSmaths

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

It was a great to see my ol’ science colleagues for breakfast! I’m glad to see them enjoying their lives as retirees! Miss you all!

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

20th year of teaching at Kempsville in the books!

Only you can dictate your environment, so why not make it a positive one for others? @KHS_Chiefs

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

And this is why I teach. A former student and recent graduate sent me this flattering message…💙❤️

Keeps me alive, hopeful, and positive.
@KHS_Chiefs

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

@MsMeghanTimlin @KHS_Chiefs Thank you! The Seniors this year were exceptional! 💙❤️

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Grateful for great students! A few of my Oceanography students painted; in the course of a few days, this amazing ocean mural! 🐋
@KHS_Chiefs
#kempsvillehighschooloceanography

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Thanks for having me Kempsville High School Class of 2024! Congratulations Paige!
#ODUFootball
#ODUDynastyDanceTeam

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

I’m flattered that my school used my aerial photo of our seniors for their yearbook cover! Go Chiefs! 💙❤️

[Gil Bantay @gilvis2000]

Thank you to Therapy Dogs International (TDI) for donating their time to offer an opportunity for Kempsville HS teachers to meet their lovable doggos!🐾
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