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University of Wyoming
Jan Truchot

Jan Truchot
Science Posse Program Coordinator
jtrucho1@uwyo.edu • 307 766-6310 • 481 Health Sciences Building

 

 


In the spring of 2009, I retired after 32 years of teaching. Although I no longer wanted to be a classroom teacher, I wanted to continue to make a contribution to the education of the children of Wyoming. The Science Posse allows me to do that.

Professional Certification  (expires 5/4/2013)

  • Elementary Grades (including Kindergarten)
  • Geography
  • General Social Studies
  • Biology
  • General Science
  • Exceptional Children-Generalist K-12

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Education, Macalester College, 1975.
  • Master of Science Teaching, Natural Science, University of Wyoming, 1977.

 

Teaching Experiences:

  • Crook County School District #1
    • Sundance Elementary School:
      • Sixth Grade, 1990-2009t
      • Fifth Grade, 1986-1990
      • Special Education Resource Room, 1981-1986
  • Four Oaks Rural School
    • 1980-1981; 14 students, grades K-6
    • 1979-1980; 8 students, grades 1-5
  • Moorcroft Elementary, Sixth Grade, 1977-1979
  • Keystone Environmental Learning Center, Keystone, CO; Field Instructor, 1977
  • University of Wyoming, Science and Mathematics Teaching Center; T. A., 1976-1977
  • Northeastern Minnesota Environmental Learning Center, Isabella, MN, Instructor, 1975.
  • St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN; Creative Writing Specialist, 1973.

Awards and Honors:

  • Wyoming State Teacher of the Year, 1988.
  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, 1994.