Amanda's Intro

Hi -

My name is Amanda Noworatzky. I live in Appleton, WI with my son Eli who is 9 years old. This is my 2nd semester in the act! program offered through UW Oshkosh. I graduated from UW Stevens Point in 2000 with an Urban Forestry and Plant Biology degree. After finishing college I worked for Memorial Florists and Greenhouses in IPW (Interior Plantscape of Wisconsin). Once my son was born I became a stay at home mother. I did this for a few years and continued to work at MFG part-time.

When my son began nursery school I began contemplating going back to school for my teaching license. But as we all know life sometimes has other plans in store for us. Instead, I trained to become a Yoga instructor in the fall of 2006 at the YMCA. Two years ago I received my certification for teaching yoga and now have my own yoga business teaching for Lawrence University and subbing for friends at their yoga studios. From yoga I learned many things, most importantly that I truly enjoy teaching.

I feel there is so much to offer young science students. To get them excited about a sometimes intimidating topic early on is a challenge I would like to take on. My love for science began in the 7th grade so I would like to expose middle school students to that love.

Last year I finally decided it was time to take the next step and join in the much talked about act! program. And what a great program it is. I have two more semesters including this semester and hope to student teach in the fall of 2011.