Lynsey Peterson

• B.S. Biology, Concentration in Environmental Studies Furman University
• Undergraduate Plant Ecology Research in England, Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica, and Ecuador
• Laboratory and Field Research at Savannah River Ecology Lab
• Georgia Teaching Certification in Secondary Science (Grades 7-12) South Carolina State

When I first started teaching, I survived solely on caffeine and the help of veteran teachers around me. I have now taught Biology and Environmental Science to secondary students for 8 years, and I still find fellow teachers to be a great source of inspiration! My field research and outreach work have given me the experience to make real science accessible to students. As a Lesson Planet article writer, it is my goal to be like the helpful teacher down the hall, sharing ideas and tips that have worked for me.