Mr. Brandon Collins, M.Ed.
Greater Nanticoke Area John S. Fine Senior High School
Chemistry Teacher
collinsb@gnasd.com
Mr. Collins is a 2003 graduate of Pittston Area Senior High School. Mr.
Collins attended King's College in the fall of 2003, where he pursued the
study of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry and General Science.
In August of 2007, Mr. Collins became a high school Chemistry teacher at Holy
Cross High School, a school of the Scranton Diocese. While at Holy Cross, Mr.
Collins was the advisor to the school newspaper, Pennsylvania Junior Academy
of Science Coordinator, and co-moderator of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
Young Lawyers Division Mock Trial Competition.
During the Summer of 2008, Mr. Collins participated in Wilkes University's
Science in Motion Program (SIM), which provides science teachers with
training to develop and implement successful lab curriculum and how to
incorporate lab resources from Wilkes University into the classroom.
In June of 2008, Mr. Collins began his career at Greater Nanticoke Area,
working to co-moderate the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition
and GNA Science Olympiad team. Mr. Collins also advises interested Chemistry
students in the ACS High School Chemistry Exam Competition each year.
During the summer of 2009, Mr. Collins was selected to particpate in the
Teacher in the Workplace Program in cooperation with Luzerne County Community
College and Wilkes University. As part of the program, Mr. Collins worked
with the Pennsylvania American Water Company at the Ceasetown Water Treatment
facility, learning about the science and job skills needed for our students
to be succesful in their future careers.
Mr. Collins was selected to participate in the 2011 Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Program, conducting biological and chemical research on the wildlife, plant
life, and aquatic life within the Susquehanna River basin. Mr. Collins will
be collecting data as part of this research study and working to implement
much of the information and experiences into his Chemistry classes.
In the spring of 2012, Mr. Collins completed his Masters of Education Degree
from King's College in Science Curriculum and Instructional Practices.
In addition to being a High School Chemistry Teacher, Mr. Collins is a
volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician for the Hughestown
Hose Company. This experience has helped Mr. Collins to deal with emergency
situations, provide first aid and other medical services, and how to safely
work with Hazardous Materials.
Chemistry is considered a very challenging subject and that notion is
rightfully so. Chemistry is the central science, linking to all sciences and
is very math intensive. Prepare to be challeneged. As a student, I can only
ask for one thing from you, your very best effort each and every day. If you
do your best, challenege yourself, and become involved in the class, you will
have a very successful Chemistry experience.
The door is always open. I usually come to school very early in the morning
and make myself available through the late afternoon. If you do not
understand something, please come ask for help if class is not enough.
