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Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with an emphasis in Physiology, Chemistry minor (2003)

Masters of Arts in Education: Educational Technology (2016)

Teaching Experience: (Currently teaching my 22nd year)

4 years teaching middle school Physical Science and Life Science in Central California.

17+ years teaching 8th Grade Science at HMS (one period of 6th grade PE during my first 7 years at HMS)

Roles:

8th Grade Science Teacher

Science Department Chair

Science Olympiad Team Facilitator (See Science Olympiad Team Page for tryout information)

8th Grade Students:

8th Grade Science Course Syllabus 2025-26

Suggested Daily Materials

2-3 Composition Notebooks (7.5” x 9.75”) approx. 80-100+ pages, wireless, college ruled, no perforation
SMUSD Chromebook & charger
Pencils & Erasers
Highlighters
Pack of colored pencils or ink pens
Small cm ruler
Post-it-notes
Wired earbuds/headphones
Basic calculator

Science Student Contract 2025-26 (Due Monday 8/18). Must use SMUSD Google account to access)

Student Information Survey 2025-26 (Due Monday 8/18). Must use SMUSD Google account to access)

Parents/Guardians:

Please read the 8th Grade Science Course Syllabus (link provided above) BEFORE completing the contract below.

Name: Ms. Suzanne Nitta
Position: 8th Grade Science Teacher, Science Department Chair, Science Olympiad Facilitator