The Science Department

The Science Department of R.H.S. is known for having exceptional teachers, not only excelling in scientific merit but in creative ways to teach and connect with students. A good quality teacher in general has specific traits like: good humor, significant knowledge in their subject, and things like humor and connections with their students. However, the question is what is it that makes a high school science teacher great?


"I think what makes a good high school Science Teacher is that they teach because it's their passion, not just a job," said senior Isaiah Pak. "They make students ready for college and for their life after high school."

"A good science teacher must have good people person skills, they must be open minded, and they must work well with students," said senior Matthew Kotarbinski.

As for specific teachers, many at Rangeview have these qualities. “Mr. Bird doesn't deal with crap yet he also makes class fun," said junior Jodi Ward. "Mr. Barron explains concepts in the simplest ways: he conveys their meanings into jokes and examples," said senior Katie Scott.

The science department is made up of fourteen individual teachers. Each teacher has their own specific way of teaching, their own specific subject to teach, and their own personal background. The courses all range from classes like 9th grade Physical Science to Advanced Placement Chemistry and Biology, which are highly difficult in academic merit. With this wide range of courses to take, the Rangeview student can expand and personalize according to the class and their teacher’s education and background.

As proof of the greatness, Mr. Kramer has been given the 2009 High School Science Teacher of the year award. This award was given to Kramer for his excellence in teaching Chemistry and AP Chemistry. He has also been recognized for being an adjunct professor at the Community College of Aurora.

The educators of the Science department of Rangeview High School have a certain legacy about them. Their qualities are not only above par in both knowledge and skills, but their connections with students make them all the more respectable in the halls and classrooms. "The well-rounded humor, diversity, and background is what makes the Science Department great at Rangeview," said Kotarbinski.

-Connor Donohue