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Mr. Michael R Fryda

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Biography

Michael Fryda was a high school science teacher for 19 years. He joined Teacher Education full-time in 2022 as an Instructor of Secondary Adolescent Development. Michael is the Faculty Coordinator and Mentor for the STEM STARS Scholarship program.

Teaching Interests

Michael is interested in pushing the boundaries of excellence and leadership in the teaching profession. His primary instructional accomplishments have been in strong relationship-building, inclusion, attenuation to educational ethics, and assessment reform. Michael is State-certified in Biology 7-12 and Assessment Leadership K-12.

Awards and Honors

Nebraska State Teacher of the Year, Leadership - 2010

Phillip and Terri Schrager Distinguished Teaching Award, Teaching - 2013

Teacher Leadership Award, Leadership - 2008

Education

BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, Zoology, Ecology and Evolution, 1999

Other, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, Science Education and Assessment, 2003

Professional Development

Community of Practice: Teaching, UCAT Faculty Teaching Observations, 10/13/2023 - 12/08/2023

Licensures and Certifications

Assessment Leadership K-12, Nebraska Department of Education, 01/01/2005

Biology 7-12, Nebraska Department of Education, 01/01/2003 - 01/01/2026

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TEA Pakistani Teacher Community Building, Attendee Orientation / Other Event, I attended two meetings in support of Pakistani teachers sharing their culture as part of their exchange through the Department of Afghan Studies.Sept 2: Culture Table Presentations in Milo BailSept 15: Attended Dinner of Culturally-significant dishes made by the visiting teachers., 09/02/2023 - present

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Eureka! STEM Camp, Other, 03/01/2023 - 03/31/2023

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