Mr. Mac's Challengesmr. Mac's 6th Graders
Mr. Mac's Challengesmr. Mac's 6th Grader
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This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. In 6th grade we will focus our study on the development of ancient human civilizations from the dawn of man through 500 C.E.; Paleolithic and Neolithic man, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome will all fall under our historical microscope. Mac teaches 6th grade Math and Science and has been with GSOTA for 1 year! After school, he leads the Fishing Club and the Garden Club. Before GSOTA, Mr Mac worked as an aquatic biologist in Baltimore, Maryland. His favorite fish is the striped bass and he loves to talk about the ocean.

6th Grade Math & Science

Mr. Mac teaches 6th grade Math and Science and has been with GSOTA for 1 year! After school, he leads the Fishing Club and the Garden Club. Before GSOTA, Mr Mac worked as an aquatic biologist in Baltimore, Maryland. His favorite fish is the striped bass and he loves to talk about the ocean. He is passionate about educating students on the natural world around them and connecting data with reasoning. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors in the ocean snorkeling, surfing, playing volleyball and soccer. Grade

MRs. O'Brien

6th - 8th Grade ELA

The poet Robert Frost once said, 'I am not a teacher, but an awakener,' and awakening students to the world around them through reading novels, analyzing poetry and reenacting Shakespeare plays is what Mrs. O'Brien aims to do. Having moved from Maryland in 2013 and joining the GSOTA family in 2016, she is very passionate about all things ELA and is always striving to find ways to connect literature and writing into real life applications. She is also anavid tea drinker and EdTech Nerd.
Mrs. O'Brien holds Dual Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Communication Arts from Salisbury University as well as a M.S. in Psychology from Walden University. She is also a Level 2 Google Certified Educator and is pursuing Google Trainer/Coach and ISTE certifications this Spring.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons (also GSOTA students), critters (beagles Amelia and Harper and cats Gryffin and Brutus), reading, traveling, learning new techie tools, and most of all...napping.

Dr. Ketcher

6th - 8th History

Daniel Ketcher has been teaching World History, Civics, and U.S. History for eight years at GSOTA. It is the only school where he has taught, and he loves the close-knit community atmosphere. He is very passionate about the subjects he teaches, as well as helping every student reach their highest potential. What he likes most about teaching, is when students ask questions or give comments that are very insightful, and that he hadn't thought about before. He also loves helping students progress from their first encounter with a subject or period, to deep levels of mastery and understanding. He earned his B.A. in International Relations, European Studies, and German. He then completed his M.A. in Philosophical Studies, and finally a Juris Doctorate in Law. He enjoys exercise, music, reading, and cooking in his free time.

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Ms. Lee

7th - 8th Grade Math

Ms. Lee has loved mathematics for as long as she can remember and is passionate about teaching mathematics to her students. It is her hope that her students will learn to love mathematics as much as she does. During her teaching career she has taught Algebra 2, Geometry, Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra, and 7th Grade Math and is currently pursuing a masters degree in Mathematics Education. She is a proud parent of two GSOTA students and enjoys taking her children to the beach, pool, and museums. Ms.Lee also enjoys doing puzzles, traveling, and spending time with friends & family.

Mrs. Rothenberg

7th - 8th Grade Science

This is Mrs. Rothenberg’s first year at GSOTA, and she teaches 7th and 8th grade science. She is thrilled to be here and loves sharing her passion for science and the natural world with her students. Prior to GSOTA, Mrs. Rothenberg previously taught 7th grade science and has also worked as an environmental consultant. Mrs. Rothenberg is a South Florida native, and in her free time, she enjoys RV’ing with her family and two dogs, snorkeling, spending time at the beach, and horseback riding.

Mrs. Chroniak

Middle School

Technology Arts

Originally from Indianapolis, Mrs. Chroniak has lived in sunny Florida for over 8 years. She enjoys the warm weather by spending time outside running, biking and spending time relaxing at the beach. Just as much as she loves outdoor activities, she also enjoys being indoors watching anime with her two children, playing video games on her raspberry pi or just relaxing with a cup of coffee. Over the summer, Mrs. Chroniak worked on her computer science certification and has really enjoyed learning more about her craft as a tech arts teacher. Mrs. Chroniak has been at GSOTA for many years and truly enjoys her job as the Tech Arts teacher. She has a true passion for computer science and business related learning as these are not only essential skills but open up possibilities for a future career.

Elementary Math Skills

Mrs. Victoria Rose

This class will address 3-6th grade mathematical skills in preparation for pre-algebra.

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Pre-Algebra

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Mr. Mac Ogilvie 1

STARS offers a Pre-Algebra course using the Saxon Math 8/7 book as a resource. This course provides an excellent summary of the basic skills required to move into Algebra. It can be considered to be a Middle School Math course that bridges elementary school to high school math. Public schools seem to be moving some students into Algebra as early as sixth grade depending largely on the skill level of the student. But the movement into Algebra at any grade level requires the exposure to a wide range of general math knowledge and the mastery of key skills essential to the ability to be successful in Algebra. This course provides that knowledge and the ability to master those critical skills. The course includes coverage of basic geometry and probability and statistics. The STARS instructor at this time has an extensive background in teaching both middle school math and Algebra both in public schools and here at STARS.

Need: Saxon 8/7 Homeschool Kit- http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/Saxon+Math+8-7+3ED+Homeschool+KIT/024434

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Algebra I

Mr. Mac Ogilvie

This course will use the Saxon book, Algebra 1, to provide a comprehensive teaching of the fundamental aspects of problem solving. It offers a substantial review of pre algebra fundamentals while also offering coverage of area, volume, and perimeter of geometric figures. Major topics include evaluation of algebraic equations, thorough coverage of exponents, polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations, complex fractions, solving systems of equations, radicals, word problems, solving and graphing quadratic equations, solving systems of equations, and solving equations by factoring.

Textbook: Saxon Algebra 1 Homeschool Kit http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/sku/000628