Science Lab
Our Science Teacher – Mrs. Krysten Rivenbark
Mrs. Rivenbark was born in Dallas, TX but has lived in Wilmington since she was 14 years old, so she claims it as her hometown. She had the unique experience of attending both public and private schools, as well as teaching at both public and private schools. She attended University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she got a degree in biology and a masters degree in chemistry. She is married with two daughters (Ava and Liesl) and one fur baby (Gary). In her spare time she loves to watch movies, bake French macarons, and spend time with her family.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, UNCW
- Teaching Certification, UNCW
- Master of Science in Chemistry, UNCW
Certification
- Secondary Education teaching certification
- Teaching English as a second language certification
Experience
- Chemistry teacher at Hoggard High School
- Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Environmental, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, algebra 1 teacher at Coast Christian HIgh school
- Science teacher at Classical Charter Schools of America
Awards/Honors
- Published thesis on NMR spectroscopy of polyether ring compounds
- Multiple First Place winners at the North Carolina Science fair
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