Warren G. Phillips

Summary

Warren G. Phillips (born 1954) is an American science teacher who was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2010.[1][2]

Warren G. Phillips
Phillips in 2010
Born1954
OccupationScience teacher
Known forNational Teachers Hall of Fame
SpouseKaren Phillips

Career edit

Phillips obtained a B.A. in Earth Sciences, an M.A.T. in Teaching Physical Sciences, and an M.ED. in Instructional Technology from Bridgewater State University.[3]

Phillips taught science for the Plymouth Public Schools in Plymouth, Massachusetts from 1975 to 2010, and for Silver Lake Schools in Kingston, Massachusetts from 2011 to 2016. As a middle school science teacher, he organized a three-day outdoor education trip for all Plymouth seventh graders for 25 years.[4] He helped obtain grants to establish and maintain a TV studio within the school.[5] His classes initiated and organized a recycling program for Plymouth Schools.[6] He was a contributing writer for the Prentice-Hall Science Explorer series and has written curriculum for Northeastern University's Project SEED and the Plymouth Public Schools science curriculum. He is a board certified teacher by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). In 2008, he received an Earthwatch fellowship to study elephant behavior at Tsavo East National Park in Kenya.[7]

Since 2005, Phillips has traveled around the U.S. doing keynote speeches and teacher professional development[8] for Developing Minds, Inc., Bridgewater State University, Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, and local school districts. He is past president of the nonprofit STEP Foundation,[9] which has funded an observatory, established teaching awards, and supported students and teachers in science endeavors.[10] Since March 2019, Phillips has been an outreach coordinator for the Pegasus Springs Education Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to improving education.[11]

Phillips is co-author with Marcia Tate of the teaching strategies book Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites.[12][13] Phillips is also the author of the teaching guidebook Oh, The Lives You'll Change! A Teacher's Story.[14] He conducts brain-based STEM professional development for teachers.

Awards edit

  • 2002 Time Magazine Chevy Malibu Teaching Excellence Award (grand prize winner)[15]
  • 2001, 2002, 2003 Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Math and Science (Massachusetts finalist)[16]
  • 2004 Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year[17][18]
  • 2006 USA Today All-USA Teaching Team[19]
  • 2007 Massachusetts Science Teachers Hall Of Fame[20]
  • 2010 PBS Teachers Innovation Award[21]
  • 2013 Bridgewater State University Nicholas P. Tillinghast Award for Achievement in the Field Of Education[22]

Personal life edit

Phillips is the son of Joseph E. and Eleanore M. Phillips. He is married to Karen (née Friberg) and has two children, Jeff and Kristin.[23]

Phillips was a guest on The Tony Danza Show (2004 talk show),[24] after winning his Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year Award that same year. Phillips also appeared as a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2005.[25]

Publications edit

  • Oh, The Lives You'll Change! A Teacher's Story. Sing Along Science Publisher, Warren G. Phillips (2020) ISBN 978-0-578-73251-0
  • 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons For Unforgettable Teaching and Learning K-8. Corwin Press, Marcia L. Tate, Lisa Lee, Simone Willingham, Deborah Daniel, and Warren G. Phillips (2020) ISBN 978-1-5443-8157-2
  • 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons For Unforgettable Teaching and Learning 9-12. Corwin Press, Marcia L. Tate, Lisa Lee, Victoria Hanabury, Deborah Daniel, and Warren G. Phillips (2020) ISBN 978-1-5443-8156-5
  • Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage The Brain. Corwin Press, Marcia L. Tate & Warren G. Phillips (2011) ISBN 978-1-4129-7847-7
  • Today I Made A Difference. Adams Media, Joseph W. Underwood, editor (2009) ISBN 978-1-59869-834-3
  • Exemplary Science In Grades 5-8, Standards-based Success Stories. NSTA Press, Robert E Yeager, editor (2006) ISBN 0-87355-262-8
  • Science Explorer Cells And Heredity. Prentice-Hall, Donald Cronkite, Ph.D. (2002) ISBN 0-13-054064-1
  • Sing-A-Long Science. 3 CDs of Science Songs (Original, The Sequel, The Second Sequel), Disc Makers (1999, 2001, 2002)
  • The Science Secret A science Glee-like musical using Sing-A-Long Science songs. Independent publishers (2011)

References edit

  1. ^ "Warren G. Phillips - National Teachers Hall Of Fame Induction 2010". YouTube. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  2. ^ "Warren Phillips « The National Teacher Hall of Fame". www.nthf.org.
  3. ^ "Bridgewater" (PDF). www.wphillips.com. 2007.
  4. ^ "Wicked Local | Old Colony Memorial". Wicked Local. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Innovation Challenge Gallery". Pbs.org. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  6. ^ "Green Team winner" (PDF). www.wphillips.com. June 12, 2008.
  7. ^ "Mr. P's Science Page; Mr. Phillips' Earthwatch trip to Africa to study elephants". www.wphillips.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Students have a day off, teachers SOAR - starherald.com: News". starherald.com. February 21, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  9. ^ Harbert, Rich. "STEP FOUNDATION: New observatory honors late Plymouth planetarium director".
  10. ^ Harbert, Rich. "STEP FOUNDATION: Palagi, Ring win grants for making learning fun".
  11. ^ "Home". Pegasus Springs. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain: Marcia L. Tate: 9781412978477". Corwin. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  13. ^ "Today I Made a Difference". AdamsMediaStore.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  14. ^ "Oh, The Lives You'll Change, A Teacher's Story, - Order Form". www.wphillips.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  15. ^ "Time For Kids 2002 advertisement" (PDF). www.wphillips.com.
  16. ^ "PAEMST » Home". paemst.nsf.gov. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "DisneyHand Teacher Award" (PDF). www.wphillips.com.
  18. ^ "JEFFREY THOMPSON OF FORT LEWIS, WASH., NAMED 2004 DISNEYHAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR". The Walt Disney Company. July 26, 2004. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  19. ^ "Meet the 2006 All-USA Teacher Team - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  20. ^ "Science Educators' Hall of Fame". Massachusetts Science Education Leadership Association. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  21. ^ "PBS TEACHERS INNOVATION AWARDS PRESENTED TO 50 EDUCATORS FOR INSPIRING STUDENTS AND TRANSFORMING CLASSROOM LEARNING". About PBS - Main. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  22. ^ "Tillinghast Award - Bridgewater State University". alumni.bridgew.edu. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  23. ^ "kids". wphillips.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  24. ^ Tony Danza Appearance - Warren G. Phillips on YouTube
  25. ^ "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Diary" (PDF). www.wphillips.com.

External links edit

  • Bridgewater Magazine Winter 2007 https://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=br_mag
  • Mr. Phillips' Science & Service Learning Page http://www.wphillips.com/
  • Education World® Article by Cara Bafile 05/06/2008 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature180.shtml
  • Old Colony Memorial article by Bernie Beck Thu Jun 12, 2008, http://www.wphillips.com/Recycle/Green%20Team%20article%2008.pdf PCIS Green Team A Grand Prize Winner