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Ms. Becherer Here is a little information about me.... This is my 12th year of teaching Biology at Belleville East. I have also taught Wildlife Biology, which is an elective, and may teach it again in future years because it is a such a fun class. I particulary love teaching Biology because I enjoy the students I meet each year and I find the subject matter varied and fascinating! I have also served as the Student Council Advisor for 6 years, but felt a bit frazzled at times, so I surrendered the position. I am still a committee member for National Honor Society, the Student to Staff Renaissance Committee, the Belleville East Scholarship Committee and Student of the Month. I organize student volunteers to help with paper recycling on campus, also. Occasionally, I help with Saturday detention and I like to work at the football and basketball games. I have been teaching summer school Science for District 201 every other summer since before I was officially hired as a full-time teacher. I love being part of B.E. and hope to be teaching at East for many years to come. I agree with our slogan, "It's a great place to learn, a great place to BE." My qualifications? I have a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science (1996) and a Master of Science degree in Secondary Education (2001) from Southern Illinois University. I still take classes to further my education because I know there is always more I can learn. I am a member of the National Association of Biology Teachers, National Science Teachers Association, and the National Wildlife Federation, among other environmental and animal welfare organizations. Some of my biggest honors were to receive the Employee of the Month in 2001 and the SIUE Excellence in Teaching Award for Science in 2003. I was nominated for the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award in 2007, and recently, I was also named to Who's Who Among America's Teachers. I am currently beginning the process of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. If there is advice I would pass on to students today, I would encourage them to take the most challenging classes rather than opting out for one that is easier because education is something no one can ever take away. Its an investment in the future. Plus, it usually leads to more choices in one's future and a more successful democracy of educated citizens - both as consumers and voters. Statistics clearly show formal education is linked to happiness, health and wealth as a general rule. Secondly, I would encourage kids to find a career in life that leads to happiness rather than simply chasing money. That is incredibly important to feeling fulfilled and successful for many years. It is SO rewarding to be happy with your life. Thankfully, I can say I am!
Ms. Becherer
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