Whitney Fisher to Serve as High School Science Teacher at SFLS
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is pleased to announce that Mrs. Whitney Fisher will serve as our high school science teacher at SFLS beginning in the fall of 2020.
Mrs. Fisher is originally from Mitchell, South Dakota. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology education from the University of South Dakota and has experience teaching 8th grade earth science, biology, anatomy, STEM, forensics, and integrated science classes. Prior to joining the team at SFLS, Mrs. Fisher taught high school science at Bridgewater-Emery for five years.
Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Fisher has experience preparing and presenting lessons at various after school programs across the Sioux Empire as an instructor with the Action Arts and Sciences program at the Washington Pavilion. She has also served as a head basketball cheerleading coach and an advisor for Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Mrs. Fisher enjoys engaging in activities outside the classroom in order to strengthen relationships within the school community. She currently lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Justin, her 15-month-old son, Davis, and their black cat, Harley.
Check out the Q&A below to learn more about Mrs. Fisher and her passion for science education.
How did you decide to pursue a career in education? I used to play school all the time when I was younger, and it seemed like a fun, rewarding career. I also love science and wanted to share that passion with others.
What led you to specialize in science? Are there particular areas of science that you are most passionate about? Science explains everything that happens in the world—how it happens, why it happens, and why things are the way they are. It's so fascinating! I also like that it is constantly changing and we are constantly learning new things. There is always something to learn in the world of science.
Tell me a little bit about your teaching style.I like variety, so tasks in my classroom consist of doing labs, activities, watching videos, etc... anything besides doing the same old thing day in and day out.
What excites you most about integrating your faith in the classroom? I’m most excited about the fact that I get to learn and grow in my faith along with my students!
About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
At Sioux Falls Lutheran School, our mission is to develop capable, Christian servant-leaders in a complex world who are World Ready and Faith Secure. We are passionate about giving our students the tools they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We strive to accomplish this goal by maintaining high academic standards, employing excellent teachers, and upholding a Christian worldview drawn from Scripture. Ultimately, we are committed to partnering with parents and the church to raise lifelong learners who use their gifts and the fruits of the Spirit, in faith, to touch a troubled world with God’s grace.