| Warren G. Phillips | |
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Warren G. Phillips in 2010. National Teachers Hall Of Fame Inducted in 2010. |
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| Born | 1954 Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Secondary teacher Workshops Mentor |
| Known for | National Teachers Hall of Fame Sing Along Science Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites The Science Secret, a school musical |
| Spouse | Karen Phillips |
Warren G. Phillips (born 1954) was born in Weymouth, MA. He was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas in 2010.[1] Phillips recorded and produced three CD’s of Science Songs entitled Sing-A-Long Science teaching the science standards. [2] From these songs, he developed a musical entitled The Science Secret.
His creative teaching strategies earned him a Disney Award in 2004. From 39 Disney teachers nationwide, Warren was selected as the Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year. He was a guest on the Tony Danza Show in Fall 2004. In 2005, Phillips was selected as a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.[3] He was selected for the Time/Chevrolet Teacher of the Year in 2002 and the USA Today All-USA Teaching Team in 2006. Bridgewater State University featured him in a commercial in 2007.[4] His essay about teaching is featured in the NSTA monograph entitled Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8: Standards-Based Success Stories[5]. He is co-author with Marcia Tate in a brain-based book about teaching strategies entitled Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites.[6] He is also a contributor to a collection of inspirational stories entitled Today I Made A Difference.[7] Currently, Phillips travels around the country doing teacher professional development[8] for Developing Minds,inc.
Warren Phillips has taught science for 35 years for the Plymouth Public Schools in Plymouth, Massachusetts. As a middle school science teacher, he organized a three day outdoor education trip for all Plymouth seventh graders. He helped obtain grants to establish and maintain a TV studio within the school. His classes initiated and organized a recycling program for Plymouth Schools. He is a contributing writer for the Prentice-Hall Science Explorer series and has written curriculum for Northeastern University’s Project SEED and the Plymouth Public Schools science curriculum. He’s also a certified teacher for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). He received an Earthwatch fellowship to study elephant behavior at Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. Phillips has a B.A. in Earth Sciences, an M.A.T. in Teaching Physical Sciences and an M. ED. in Instructional Technology from Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Mass.[9]
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Warren Phillips is the son of Joseph E. and Eleanore M. Phillips. He is married to his high school sweetheart Karen and they have two children, Jeffrey W. and Kristin E. Phillips. Jeff is a family doctor and Kristin works at Cape Cod Community College helping students with learning challenges. He was inspired by his family, his seventh grade science teacher (Mr. Bleakney) and the movie "To Sir, With Love". He has inspired many former students to become teachers.[10] Phillips is best known for his innovative brain-based teaching style which incorporates science songs for each unit he teaches. Of these songs, the most popular is The Element Song, which lists the first 30 elements of the periodic table in order. It is available on I-Tunes and You Tube.