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Welcome to DHS Science!
Department Phone Number: (815) 754-2128
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Margaret Abts
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Education
BS, Biology, Western Illinois University 2002
MA, Teaching, Aurora University 2006
Hobbies: volleyball, scuba diving, knitting, running |
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Sean Chamberlain
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Education:
B.S. Microbiology/Biochemistry SIUC
Hobbies: Any and all games
Family: Lives in Genoa with his wife and daughter. |
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Diane Drennan
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Experience:
14 yrs. analytical research for Amoco
3 yrs. St. Mary Middle School
Hobbies: Reading, quilting, needle work. |
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Lance Gackowski
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Experience:
Grays Lake High School 1985
DeKalb High School 1986-present
Education:
NU and NIU B.S. Geology; MSEd. NIU
Hobbies: Family and Trucking
Family: Lives in DeKalb with his wife and three children. |
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- Gregg Gunderson
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Experience:
Berkley Jr. HS 1985
Genoa-Kingston High School 1986-1990
DeKalb HS 1990-present.
Education:
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S. Northern Illinois University
Hobbies: Reading
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- Virginia Hammarberg
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Experience:
DeKalb HS 1991-present
Education:
BGS Northern Illinois University, major-Health, minor-Biology
MEd Curriculum & Instruction, National Louis University
Hobbies: Reading, Tennis, Golf
Family: Lives in DeKalb with husband and three sons.
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Brian Hansas |
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- Isabelle Kovarik (Area Coordinator)
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Experience:
Boylan High School '88-'89
Malta High School '93-'94
Kishwaukee College '90-'98
Circle Chemical '80-'01
Education:
BS - Chemistry - NIU
MS - Chemistry & Education - NIU
Hobbies:Horseback Riding, Skiing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Swimming
Family: Lives in rural Malta with her husband, 2 cats, 4 dogs & 6 horses
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Steve Ode |
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- Ann Shult
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Experience:
1990-1993 Hiawatha HS, science teacher & varsity girls basketball
1995-1996 In-Process Lab Technician, Nestle Chocolate
1996-Present DeKalb HS
Education:
B.S.E. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1989
M.S.E. Northern Illinois University 2003
Hobbies: Cycling, Reading, Golf
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- Jay Smith
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Experience:
DeKalb HS since 1986
Education:
BA Physics & Mathematics, Wartburg College 1986
MS Physics Northern Illinois University 1997
Hobbies: Instrumental Music, Soccer, Boomerangs
Family: Lives in DeKalb with his wife and three children.
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Scott Williams
School Phone: 815-754-2128
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Experience:
Oswego High School
DeKalb High School 1985-present
Education:
BA Chemistry, Aurora University 1974
MsEd Education, Northern Illinois Univ.
Hobbies: Collecting Antiques
Family: Lives in Waterman with his wife. |