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Robert Wille (OR '95)

Retired


At the time of the Award, Robert Wille was:

Teacher
Eagle Point High School
Eagle Point, OR

Subject(s) taught: Biology/Life Science
Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12


Biographical Information

Robert Wille, a biology teacher at Eagle Point High School in Eagle Point, urges new teachers to: "Love kids more than your subject; you are not here to teach your subject, you are here to teach kids." Mr. Wille, describing his method as "hands-on, heads-up science," is always on the ready to seize the educable moment. He takes every opportunity to introduce his students to major scientists, frequently taking them to attend conferences in Portland. A salmon-raising project he conducts in his classroom allows older students to reach younger ones about the salmon's life cycle and includes an expedition to release the salmon into a local stream. Mr. Wille is also the regional director for the National Science Teachers Association, and he has been active in the Oregon School Reform Act.


Additional Information

Degrees/Certifications

1973 Southern Oregon University, B.S.


Expertise
Science, Environmentalism, Magnet School, National Standards, School-Based Management, State Standards, Teacher Training

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