Shannon

My name is Shannon Anderson and I'm currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Teaching program at Drake University. I'm majoring in elementary education with endorsements in reading and unified early childhood. I graduated from Simpson College in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Following graduation, I taught pre-k for a short while and really enjoyed it. It was that experience that made me realize teaching is my passion. Outside of class, I enjoy watching movies and spending time with friends and family.

I think our name, Team Pike, represents what it is to be a scientist. Rachel Pike is a true scientist. She is out in the field, collecting data, and collaborating with hundreds of other scientists. She is a true representation of what we want our students to understand about science. We want our students to know that science isn't just a step-by-step procedure that leads us to the "right" answer. Science is messy and there are many different processes involved in science. Team Pike represents the "true" nature of science.