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Rich Wilczewski is an experienced chemistry teacher at Moorestown High School with a background in commercial real estate. He brings high expectations, a variety of teaching styles, and a focus on hands-on learning to his classes. He is also involved in the Environmental Club and is a Boy Scout leader.
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Rich Wilczewski (Will-Chess-Key) Chemistry Teacher @ Moorestown High School
Back Ground • La Salle, 1977 • Neumann Prep, 6 years • Commercial Real Estate, 15 years • Back To First “Love” Teaching, 1998 • Boy Scout Leader • Council for Environmental Education • Florence High School, 3 years • Moorestown High, since 2001 • Marygrove College 2002-2005 “Masters in Education” • University of Pennsylvania, 2005 - ? Master of Chemistry Education Program
Moorestown High School • Located in Moorestown, NJ • 1300 Students • 15 Science Teachers • New Science Wing • “Old Wing” 8 years old
I teach • Chemistry • Honors Chemistry • Basic Physical Science
I Moderate • Environmental Club • (Venture Crew 74) • Challenge Club
Philosophy & Teaching Style • Best Of The Best • High Expectations
Different Learning StylesMultiple Levels • Science Professional • Informed Citizen
Proper Climate • Challenged • Comfort Level • Learn To Fail & Try Again
Classroom Rules • Accept responsibility for your own behavior.
Classroom Rules 2. Accept responsibility for the flow of learning to you, through you and around you in the classroom.
Classroom Rules 3. Always do your part to maximize the free flow of learning.
Classroom Rules 4. Bring a positive attitude to class.
Classroom Rules 5. Be in your seat and ready to begin when the bell rings.
Classroom Rules 6. Bring all needed materials to class.
Classroom Rules 7. Follow all directions correctly.
Classroom Rules 8. In class discussion, raise your hand, and wait to be called on.
Classroom Rules 9. Do the right thing.
Classroom Rules 10. Do your best.
Classroom Rules 11. Be kind.
Classroom Rules 12. Keep your hands, feet, objects, negative opinions, and hurtful thoughts etc. to yourself.
Current Brain Based Research • Retention & Meaning • Hands On • Chemicals In Every Day Life • Chemistry Journals Elements, Compounds, Labels • Video Journal
Three Things Imported From MCEP • Web Page • Modified Pogil • Enduring Understandings
Beyond The Classroom • Environmental Club • ICE • Council For Environmental Education A New Jersey Non-Profit Organization • Save The Pompeston Creek • Allagash Expedition Course Wilderness Adventure Learning