Warren G. Phillips
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Warren G. Phillips was born in Weymouth, MA. He was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
in Emporia, Kansas in 2010. Phillips recorded and produced three CD’s of Science Songs entitled Sing-A-Long Science teaching the science standards. From these songs, he developed a musical entitled The Science Secret.
His creative teaching strategies earned him a Disney Award in 2004. From 39 Disney teachers nationwide, Warren was selected as the Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year. He was a guest on the Tony Danza Show
in Fall 2004. In 2005, Phillips was selected as a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. He was selected for the Time/Chevrolet Teacher of the Year in 2002 and the USA Today All-USA Teaching Team in 2006. Bridgewater State University featured him in a commercial in 2007. His essay about teaching is featured in the NSTA monograph entitled Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8: Standards-Based Success Stories. He is co-author with Marcia Tate in a brain-based book about teaching strategies entitled Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites. He is also a contributor to a collection of inspirational stories entitled Today I Made A Difference. Currently, Phillips travels around the country doing teacher professional development for Developing Minds,inc.
Warren Phillips has taught science for 35 years for the Plymouth Public Schools in Plymouth, Massachusetts. As a middle school science teacher, he organized a three day outdoor education trip for all Plymouth seventh graders. He helped obtain grants to establish and maintain a TV studio within the school. His classes initiated and organized a recycling program for Plymouth Schools. He is 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’s also a certified teacher for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
(NBPTS). He received an Earthwatch fellowship to study elephant behavior at Tsavo East National Park
in Kenya. Phillips has 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 in Bridgewater, Mass.
Regional and State level:
National Teachers Hall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame is an American non-profit organization honoring exceptional school teachers. It was founded in 1989 by Emporia State University, the ESU Alumni Association, the City of Emporia, USD 253, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce...
in Emporia, Kansas in 2010. Phillips recorded and produced three CD’s of Science Songs entitled Sing-A-Long Science teaching the science standards. From these songs, he developed a musical entitled The Science Secret.
His creative teaching strategies earned him a Disney Award in 2004. From 39 Disney teachers nationwide, Warren was selected as the Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year. He was a guest on the Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show was a daytime talk show hosted by Tony Danza, but was also a sitcom featuring the same actor ....
in Fall 2004. In 2005, Phillips was selected as a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. He was selected for the Time/Chevrolet Teacher of the Year in 2002 and the USA Today All-USA Teaching Team in 2006. Bridgewater State University featured him in a commercial in 2007. His essay about teaching is featured in the NSTA monograph entitled Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8: Standards-Based Success Stories. He is co-author with Marcia Tate in a brain-based book about teaching strategies entitled Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites. He is also a contributor to a collection of inspirational stories entitled Today I Made A Difference. Currently, Phillips travels around the country doing teacher professional development for Developing Minds,inc.
Warren Phillips has taught science for 35 years for the Plymouth Public Schools in Plymouth, Massachusetts. As a middle school science teacher, he organized a three day outdoor education trip for all Plymouth seventh graders. He helped obtain grants to establish and maintain a TV studio within the school. His classes initiated and organized a recycling program for Plymouth Schools. He is 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’s also a certified teacher for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in education. Founded in 1987, NBPTS improves teaching and student learning by enhancing overall educator effectiveness and recognizing and rewarding highly...
(NBPTS). He received an Earthwatch fellowship to study elephant behavior at Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya at 11,747 square kilometres. Opened in April 1948, it is located near the village of Voi in the Taita-Taveta District of Coast Province. The park is divided into east and west sections by the A109 road and a railway...
in Kenya. Phillips has 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 in Bridgewater, Mass.
Honors and Recognition
National level:- National Teachers Hall of FameNational Teachers Hall of FameThe National Teachers Hall of Fame is an American non-profit organization honoring exceptional school teachers. It was founded in 1989 by Emporia State University, the ESU Alumni Association, the City of Emporia, USD 253, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce...
in 2010 - Earthwatch Fellowship (Elephant Research) to Africa in 2008
- USA Today All-USA Teaching Team in 2006
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold level) in 2006
- Disney Middle School Teacher Of The Year in 2004
- Time/Chevrolet Teacher of the Year in 2002
- National Board For Professional Teaching StandardsNational Board for Professional Teaching StandardsThe National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in education. Founded in 1987, NBPTS improves teaching and student learning by enhancing overall educator effectiveness and recognizing and rewarding highly...
in 2000
Regional and State level:
- Massachusetts Hall Of Fame For Science Educators (2007)
- Plymouth County Science Teacher of the Year (2006) Mass. Association of Science Teachers (MAST)
- Technology and Learning Magazine’s Leader of the Year (2003) semi-finalist
- Finalist Mass. Presidential Award in Secondary Science (2001, 2002, 2003)
- Above and Beyond Award Winner (2002, 2003) (Mass. Software and Internet Council)
- Winner of Best Buy’s Teach Award (2004, 2005, 2007)
- P.A.L.M.S. (Partnerships Advancing Learning of Mathematics and Science) Science and Technology Teacher Leader (1999)
- Recipient of an N.S.F. Grant in Physical Sciences (1988)
- Winner of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching (1990 & 1994) (Patriot Ledger Newspaper)
- Recipient of an N.S.F. Grant in Mathematics & Sciences (1992-1993)
- Winner of the Plymouth County Education Association Honor Award for Contributions to the Teaching Profession (1994)
- Grant winner from the National Gardening Association (1995, 1998, 2000)
Personal
Warren Phillips is the son of Joseph E. and Eleanore M. Phillips. He is married to his high school sweetheart Karen and they have two children, Jeffrey W. and Kristin E. Phillips. Jeff is a family doctor and Kristin works at Cape Cod Community College helping students with learning challenges. He was inspired by his family, his seventh grade science teacher (Mr. Bleakney) and the movie "To Sir, With Love". He has inspired many former students to become teachers. Phillips is best known for his innovative brain-based teaching style which incorporates science songs for each unit he teaches. Of these songs, the most popular is The Element Song, which lists the first 30 elements of the periodic table in order. It is available on I-Tunes and You Tube.Publications
- 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 CD's of Science Songs (Original, The Sequel, The Second Sequel),Disc Makers © 1999, 2001, 2002 by Warren Phillips
- The Science Secret A science musical using Sing-A-Long Science songs. Independent publishers © Warren Phillips, 2011
External links
- Bridgewater Magazine Winter 2007 http://www.bridgew.edu/Magazine/issue/2007/2007_winter.pdf
- National Teachers Hall of FameNational Teachers Hall of FameThe National Teachers Hall of Fame is an American non-profit organization honoring exceptional school teachers. It was founded in 1989 by Emporia State University, the ESU Alumni Association, the City of Emporia, USD 253, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce...
http://www.nthf.org/inductee/2010/phillips.html - Mr. Phillips' Science & Service Learning Page http://www.wphillips.com/
- USA Today article by John Zaremba 1/29/2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-01-28-teacher-phillips_x.htm
- Education World® Article by Cara Bafile 05/06/2008 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature180.shtml
- Sing Along Science http://www.singalongscience.com
- Old Colony Memorial article by By Bernie Beck Thu Jun 12, 2008, http://www.wphillips.com/Recycle/Green%20Team%20article%2008.pdf PCIS Green Team A Grand Prize Winner