Teacher

Linda Skinner

Salmen High School

(985) 643-7359

Classes: Physics, Internship, School-to-Work

Mission and Beliefs

                           Knowledge  is  Power

"Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire 
the skill to do difficult things easily."   - Johann von Schiller


                                 Mission

I want all my students to discover the principles of science that influence
the world around them and use them to benefit themselves and others through 
their life and career choices.  I want my students to realize that science 
has applications in all walks of life no matter what their individual
interests or their career goals.  Everyone should be knowledgeable enough
to enjoy and use scientific concepts and skills in a responsible way.

Greetings from Ms. Skinner

I received my bachelors degree from UCLA in 1971 and my masters degree in 
1976.  My background is in biochemistry research.  I left high school 
instruction in 1991 to work on a grant program at Tulane University for 
three 
years, working on lung cancer research.  In 1994 I returned to St. Tammany 
Parish Schools and joined Salmen High School Faculty in 1995, teaching 
Chemistry and Physics.  In 1998 I began coordinating the Allied Health 
Academy as part of our School-to-Work program and teaching Allied Health I 
(aka Health Sciences I) which explores the ten health care clusters and the 
skills needed in the health care industry.  The next year Allied Health II
(aka Health Sciences II) was added; this course is articulated 
with Delgado Community College to instruct students in medical terminology 
and anatomy and physiology.  In 2001, I became the School-to-Work 
Coordinator 
for Salmen High School, directing our career programs and managing Salmen's 
internship courses.  The Internship Program finds jobs for seniors that 
align 
with their career interests; students get the opportunity to learn, first-
hand, about the career, meet people working in that field, and form a 
network 
of support to get the right education and skills to become successful.  
Learning and Life experiences are brought together for the benefit of the 
students and for the businesses in our community.