Mrs. Popp

College: B.S. Chemistry, University of Mary Washington; M.A.Ed. Science Curriculum & Instruction, The College of William and Mary

Career: Mrs. Popp began her career as an analytical chemist for Celanese Chemicals working in their Quality Control Department. Her job brought her the most joy when she was guiding the lab technicians on instrumentation use. From this experience she realized she was called to be an educator. After earning her M.A.Ed.  in Science Curriculum and Instruction, she spent 11 years teaching chemistry and engineering courses at Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, MD.

This course aims to build a foundational understanding of chemistry and foster real-world connections that will excite students to the wonders of science. In addition, the undercurrents of this course will cultivate the tangible and intangible tools required to tackle a challenge while also being able to think critically and substantiate one's claims. While students "Start Here" in the chemistry classroom, this experience will translate across disciplines allowing students to experience success anywhere.