Jean Durrett

Short Biography

Jean Durrett  is a part-time instructor in science education.  She holds a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Texas Tech University and a M.Ed. in Education from Texas Tech University.  Jean is retired from a 32-year teaching career in Lubbock ISD and a 12-year career as author and instructor for Science 6,7, and 8 in Extended Studies at Texas Tech.

Professional Interests

Jean Durrett’s professional interest involves working with university students who plan to be teachers.  She is dedicated to helping students understand science methods and developing a life-long love for science education.

Courses

Yongjun,Dan and Durrett, Jean, “The Moon in Children’s Books:  From Legend to Exploration,”  The Hoosier Science Teacher.  HASTI Publications.  Summer, 2007.  Vol. XXXII, Number 4, pp.139-154.
Durrett, Jean, Curriculum for 6th, 7th and 8th grade science courses, Extended Studies, Texas Tech University.  2006.
Durrett, Jean, End-of-Course Examinations.  Harcourt Psychological Corporation:  Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, California, Virginia.  2000-2004.
Durrett, Jean, “Staring Up, Looking Down,” RASEM2 , New Mexico State University, TOPS Project.  2004.
Durrett, Jean, “Assistive Technology and Literature for Visually Disabled Students.”  RASEM2  , New Mexico State University, TOPS Project, 2003.

Awards   

2004 RASEM  National Teacher of the Year in Science for Students with Disabilities

2003 RASEM Regional Science Teacher of the Year in Science for Students with Disabilities

2003 Texas Medical Association Teacher of the Year

2001 STAT Outstanding Elementary Science Teacher

1999  Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching