Mel Mrtz

M. Ed. Dual Credit Biology Instructor 🧬 Trailblazer Early College Club Sponsor 👩🏻‍🏫

[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

All the different ways to learn about the cell membrane, cell transport, and homeostasis. 🥚🔬🥼@AHS_TEC @Americas_HS @americashs_avid @SGomez18_AHS @FMcDonald_CI

[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Last week’s topic - DNA replication! 🧬 We started with a guided foldable to break down each step, then we modeled the process using Twizzlers and marshmallows. This hands-on activity made learning engaging, delicious, and memorable!
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Learning about protein structures.💪🧬 Our students are using beads and pipe cleaners to build models of protein structures, from primary chains to complex folds. We are fully engaged and learning in biology 🧠
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Hands-on science in action! 🧬 Our students are modeling mitosis with clay and chalk markers. This creative approach brings biology to life, helping students visualize each phase and understand the incredible process of cell division! @Americas_HS @SGomez18_AHS @americashs_avid

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Blazer Bash was a blast! Our minions were out in full force, making Trunk-or-Treat fun for the kids. Huge shoutout to the TEC Club for their hard work and creativity—they took home the win for best Trunk-O-treat! 🎉👏 @Americas_HS @SGomez18_AHS @CAguirr_AHS @martinezAHS

[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Unlock your full potential! 💡 Students are practicing a growth mindset by exploring how the brain forms connections for learning. 🧠
#1Team1goal
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Our enzyme experiments were a sweet success! We explored how enzymes digest lactose, how enzymes in saliva speed up reactions, and how enzymes are affected. All with WICOR strategies to deepen our understanding. 🍬🧪 @Americas_HS @SGomez18_AHS @AHS_TEC

[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Prepping Dual Credit students by understanding fixed vs. growth mindset. We're entering these courses with a growth mindset, ready to succeed!
#1TEAM1GOAL @Americas_HS @SGomez18_AHS @AHS_TEC

[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Last week, we explored macromolecules hands-on! Students built, inquired, collaborated, organized, and read using LEGOs and stations.
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Support the United 915 Volleyball 12U from El Paso! These hardworking girls have had an incredible season and now aim for a national tournament in Dallas. Your donations will help their families attend the event in June. https://t.co/8WCKF0sM8e

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We are so proud of our TEC 2024 graduates as they received their stoles and participated in the first of many graduating ceremonies in these upcoming weeks.
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Congratulations to our Early College High School graduates, Honor Students, to our Veteran and active duty graduates!. #EPCCpride @epccrecruitment

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TEC, HOSA, & APES field trip to the zoo. Our trailblazers had a great time and learned so much at the zoo.
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Bridge Camp triumph: gearing up for success to pass the TSIA2! 📚💪 #ReadyForTheChallenge
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Exploring the wonders of Rio Bosque with our students today! 🌿🦋 Learning, connecting, and creating memories in nature. #RioBosqueAdventure #StudentExploration
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Excited to take our TEC students to the City Council today to learn about local governance and civic engagement. It’s a great opportunity for them to witness democracy in action! 🏛️🗳️ #CivicEducation #CommunityEngagement @AHS_TEC @Americas_HS @SGomez18_AHS #TeamSISD

[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

Teacher Appreciation Night with our Volleyball 🏐 team! Thank you Hailey for considering me ❤️!
#BlazeUpAsUp

[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

This past week ended with a surprise 🤩
I was honored with Faculty Queen👸🏻 for our homecoming.
Students at my campus voted and I found out in the morning announcements 😱🙈🙉🙊🥰
I absolutely appreciate my students and I thank them for considering me 🥹🤗❤️@AHS_TEC

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Our TEC Super Stars jumping into the Homecoming parade with our Super Mario Bros theme, Wahoo! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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[Mel Mrtz @martinezAHS]

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@Americas_HS @Ahs_Libertas @SGomez18_AHS @AHS_TEC

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Our very own, AHS TEC, helping military families learn about the district’s Early College programs and Libertas Academy 💙❤️💛