Hello. My name is Aaron Currier. I am an 8th grade Science teacher at Talmadge Middle School in Independence, Oregon. I received my Master of Art in Teaching from Willamette University in April 2008. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Fishery Science and Marine Resource Management from Oregon State University, as well as some post-grad, science-related, graduate-level coursework.
My previous teaching experience was at Houck Middle School (Salem) in 8th grade science and at South Salem High in sophomore Pre-IB Chemistry and Physics and also Biology. Additionally, I've visited many local schools and community groups to lecture on geology and paleontology topics.
The teaching philosophy I developed at Willamette can be found here...
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In 2008 I submitted an editorial to the Statesman Journal as part of an Equity course assignment. I opine on the implications of No Child Left Behind and teaching Science. It was printed online.
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Besides marine life science and oceanography, my strengths and passion include botany, astronomy, geology, mineralogy, and my favorite; paleontology. I belong to the Willamette Agate & Mineral Society (WAMS) and am a founding member of North America Paleontology Research Group (NARG).
Most of the photographs on this website were taken by me during explorations and adventures. Most of the images are from places in Montana, Nebraska, and of course Oregon. Photos I that are not by me have copyright and/or recognition of their source.
