Warren G. Phillips

Warren G. Phillips

Warren G. Phillips in 2010.
National Teachers Hall Of Fame
Inducted in 2010.
Born 1954
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Nationality  United States
Occupation Science teacher
Keynote Speaker
Professional Development
Mentor
Known for National Teachers Hall of Fame
Sing Along Science
Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites
The Science Secret, a school musical
Spouse(s) Karen Phillips

Warren G. Phillips (born February 1, 1954) was born in Weymouth, MA. He is a teacher 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. He conducts brain-based STEM professional development for teachers around the country based upon his book Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites. He is currently the President of the STEP Foundation,[3] a Not-for-Profit (501.c.3) foundation of citizens, supporting Science and Technology. The STEP Foundation has funded an Observatory, established Creative Teacher Awards, and supported students and teachers in science endeavors.

Teaching achievements

Phillips' 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.[4] 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.[5] He was selected as national winner of the Time/Chevrolet Teacher of the Year in 2002 and won a Chevy Malibu as grand prize winner.[6] Warren was selected to the USA Today All-USA Teaching Team in 2006. Bridgewater State University featured him in a commercial on YouTube in 2007.[7] He is co-author with Marcia Tate in a brain-based book about teaching strategies entitled Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites.[8] His essay about teaching is featured in the NSTA monograph entitled Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8: Standards-Based Success Stories[9]. He is also a contributor to a collection of inspirational teaching stories entitled Today I Made A Difference.[10] Currently, Phillips travels around the country doing keynote speeches and teacher professional development[11] for Developing Minds,inc, Bridgewater State University and Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence .

Warren Phillips taught science for 35 years for the Plymouth Public Schools in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and continues to teach at Silver Lake Schools in Kingston, MA. As a middle school science teacher, he organized a three day outdoor education trip for all Plymouth seventh graders for 25 years. He helped obtain grants to establish and maintain a TV studio within the school.[12] His classes initiated and organized a recycling program for Plymouth Schools.[13] 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 is a board certified teacher by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). In 2008, 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.[2]

Honors and recognition

Warren Phillips inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame 2010

National level:


Regional and State level:

Publications

References

  1. ↑
  2. 1 2 http://www.wphillips.com/BridgewaterArticle.pdf
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  4. ↑ "JEFFREY THOMPSON OF FORT LEWIS, WASH., NAMED 2004 DISNEYHAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR". The Walt Disney Company. 2004-07-26. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
  5. ↑ http://www.wphillips.com/millionaireDiary.pdf
  6. ↑ http://www.wphillips.com/TimeAd.pdf
  7. ↑ "Bridgewater State College TV commercial - Warren Phillips". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  8. ↑ "Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain: Marcia L. Tate: 9781412978477". Corwin. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  9. ↑ "NSTA Science Store: Product Detail". Nsta.org. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  10. ↑ "Today I Made a Difference". AdamsMediaStore.com. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  11. ↑ "Students have a day off, teachers SOAR - starherald.com: News". starherald.com. 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  12. ↑ "Innovation Challenge Gallery". Pbs.org. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  13. ↑ http://www.wphillips.com/Recycle/Green%20Team%20article%2008.pdf
  14. ↑ "The Massachusetts Hall Of Fame For Science Educators". MSELA. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  15. ↑ "Ed Tech Leader of the Year 2003". Tech Learning. 2003-12-15. Retrieved 2014-05-19.

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