by PRP Group, on 11/07/2024
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a Title 1 charter school with 540 students, 80% of whom are on free and reduced lunch. Despite our challenges, Hawthorne is ranked the No. 6 charter school in Los Angeles County and No. 17 in California. This, in part, is due to our creative and student-centered approaches to teaching and learning.My contribution to that success is changing the way students approach science. Math and science don’t have to be intimidating and shouldn’t be limited to memorization. They’re like sports: if you practice, you’ll get better. As a former athlete from a family of athletes and coaches, I’ve engaged a diverse student population by teaching science like a sport.
