Jana Jones Mabry
Biology, Honors Earth Science & Geology,
Mount Si High School
E-mail: mabryj@svsd410.org
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
MS Resource Management
August 2000
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Majors: Natural and Cultural Resource Management,
Environmental Interpretation and Education
BA Earth Science and Education June 1997
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Majors: Earth Science and Education, Minor: Geology
Washington State Secondary Teaching Certificate
Initial Certification: Earth Science
Endorsement: Biology
June 1999
Continuing Certification:
June 1997
March 2004
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Current: Earth Science, Geology & Honors Earth Sciences
September 2008- June 2009
Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way SE
Snoqualmie Valley School District #410 (SVSD) (425) 831-8000
 Earth Science & Honors Earth Science
September 2007 - June 2008
 Biology & Honors Earth Science
September 2006 – June 2007
 Earth Science & Geology Teacher
September 2005- June 2006
2 ES Honors, 2 at Risk ES 9th Grade Classes, 1 11/12 Geology
 Summer School Teacher (SVSD)
July-August 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
Earth Science, Biology, Algebra, Integrated & Foundation, Mathematics, Study Skills
 Park Aide, Lake Easton State Park
June 2001 – September2001
P.O. Box 26
Easton, WA 98925 (509) 656-2586
 Earth Science / Chemistry Teacher (Leave Replacement)
April 2001 – June20012, 9th Grade
Classes / 3, 10-11 Grade Classes Snoqualmie Valley School District
 Assistant Director and Instructor for Academic Programs December 1999 – July 2000
 McNair Scholars Program, Central Washington University, Language and Literature, Suite 103
400 East 8th Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7439
 Graduate Assistant
September 1999-December1999
McNair Scholars Program
September 1997 – June 1998
 Teachers Aide, Science Teacher, Substitute Teacher
September 1998 – June 1999
Excel Alternative High School, Central Washington University
Michaelson Hall, Room 103
Ellensburg, WA 98926
COMMITTIES
 Learning Improvement Team (LIT)
 E-folio Task Force
 Technology Committee Member
Faculty Representative (2nd Term) June 2003 – 2007
June 2003 - 2005
Sept 2003 - 2004
SPECIAL SKILLS
 Proficient in the use of and instruction of computer applications and software including word
processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation programs and electronic portfolios.
 Proficient in laboratory safety and management including sampling and analysis.
 Experienced in volunteer coordination including organization, training, fundraising and grant writing.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Washington State University Educators of Excellence Award
Nominated by former student Joseph Mangano, 2006
National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers
Nominated by former student Tiffany Elliot, 2005-2006
Who’s Who among Americas Teachers
9th Edition Volume VIII. 2004-2005
Kappa Delta Pi
International Honor Society, 1998 – 2001
Leonard Thayer Research Grant
Central Washington University, 1998 – 2000
Anonymous Scholarship in Science and Literature
Central Washington University, 1998 – 2000
McNair Scholar
Central Washington University, 1996
Brumley Memorial Scholarship
Amarillo College, 1992
Fyfe Memorial Scholarship
Amarillo College, 1992
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Field Trip Guidebook to the Natural History of Kittitas County
August 2000
Central Washington University Press
The McNair Journal, Volume 1
Spring 1998
Assistant Editor, McNair Scholars Program Central Washington University
Comparison of wildfire effects on straight versus meandering channel segments
August 1996
Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs, Volume 29, Number 7
Relationship of stream flow dynamics and wildfires in the Entiat Watershed, north-central Washington
August 1995
Geological Society of America Cordilleran Section, Abstracts with Programs, Volume 28, Number 7
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Education Association and Washington Education Association 2001 - present
National Science Teachers Association, 2002 - present
National Earth Science Teachers Association, 1996 - present
Geological Society of America, 1996 - present
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, 1982 - present
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Salish Science at Sea Geology Field Trip Coordinator 2006 & 2009
Mount Si High School Mount
Rainier Technology Camp, Hike Leader Summer 1998
Excel Alternative High School
Expanding Your Horizons, Presenter 1995, 1997, & 1998 Central Washington University
Science Day, Earth Science Coordinator 1995 & 1996
Mattawa Elementary School
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS), Coordinator 1992 -1994 Sam Houston Middle School
1987 – 1994 Margaret Wills Elementary
Geology Merit Badge Trainer
1993 - 1994
Troop 80 Boy Scouts, Amarillo, Tx Committee
Member, Den Leader Coach and Den Leader 1991 – 1993 Troop 80 Cub Scouts, Amarillo, Tx
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I enjoy camping, hiking, rock collecting, gardening, traveling, museums, reading and eating out. I
especially enjoy working with young people in the field on science and nature related projects.