Kate Doan

Years Teaching

25 Years

Degree

BA in Chemistry and Math

MS and PHD in Inorganic Chemistry

Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education for Math and Chemistry 

What inspired you to become a teacher?

"I had a History Teacher in High School who always pushed us to think about what we were reading. He had high expectations of his students, he would walk into class and every day begin the day with the following, "Questions Scholars." He knew so much, not simply about history, but also science. I remember he would come into class and discuss what book he was reading on his own time. I specifically remember when he told us he was reading The Panda's Thumb, by the paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould. I wanted to be like him, someone who was curious outside of his own field, and would inspire others."