Vita
Mrs. Valerie Goetz Doud
7877W 400N, Wabash, Indiana 46992
260-571-6162
vdoud@peru.k12.in.us
Philosophy
Students learn science best by doing science.
Education
Master of Science in Biology Education, 1981, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Teaching Certification, 1977, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1977, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Professional Qualifications
License No. 363161; Area- Biology/Grades 7-12/Competency-MAJOR; Expire: LIFE
Employment History
Peru Junior High School, 30 Daniel St., Peru, Indiana 46970
7th and 8th Grade Science; 1989-present; ISCS and BSCS Science Programs
Peru Junior High School, 30 Daniel St, Peru, Indiana 46970
7th and 8th Grade Science and Math; 1978-1982; ISCS Science Program
Leadership Positions
I-STEM (Indiana Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Science Committee
Member, Middle School Teacher Representative
Field tested middle school science units for NSTA, BSCS, and Wyland
Field tested Project 2061 Assessments
Developed interdisciplinary units with team teachers and science team at PJHS
Developed Teacher Workshop for Place-based Education
Teacher Trainer for Hoosier Environmental Council’s Placed-based Education Program
PJHS Literacy Team
Hoosier Riverwatch Monitor
Presenter for Peru Community Schools (PCS) on the topic of STEM and the improvement of
science education in the state of Indiana
Presenter to PCS for the use of CBLs and probes in the science and math classroom
Presenter for cooperative learning and the use of social skills in the science classroom (PCS,
NSTA)
Presenter for hands-on, minds-on science; place-based education (IMLEA)
Presenter for standards-based integrated science instruction (HASTI)
Presenter for the use of reading/literacy strategies in the classroom (PCS)
Presenter for Our Place Place-based education Project (NSTA, HASTI, PCS)
Additional Training
PCS Literacy Training
Indiana Environmental Education Symposium
I-STEM Science Education Symposium
Understanding Strand Maps
Unleashing the Power of Collaborative Inquiry
More Picture Perfect Science Lessons
Differentiation: Simplified, Realistic, and Effective
Standards-Based Integrated Science Instruction
Success for All Learners in Indiana: Standards-led Learning Workshop
Intel Teach to the Future
Texas Instruments CBL and Vernier LabPro Training
Understanding Poverty Training
Science Education for Students with Disabilities Workshop
BSCS Middle School Science & Technology Summer Institute
Cooperative Learning in Science Workshop
Honors and grants:
2008 Jim Jontz Educator Award
HEC 2008 Frontline Educator of the Year
2007 BestBuy Grant
2005 MAC Grant
1995 PJHS Teacher of the Year
Memberships and Affiliations:
National Science Teachers Association
National Middle Level Science Teachers Association
Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc.
Hoosier Environmental Council, Inc.
National Education Association
Indiana State Teachers Association
Peru Community Education Association
Current Professional Reading:
The Data Coach’s Guide to Improving Learning for All Students by Nancy Love,
Katherine Stiles, Susan Mundry, Kathryn DiRanna
The LAST LECTURE by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow