Hello, my name is Nicole Keegan. I teach 7th grade Life Science and an 8th grade Engineering Science elective at East Middle School in Rapid City, SD. I went into teaching because I love learning about Science and all that it can do for the world. I enjoy guiding my students as they are doing the work of learning Science in my classroom. I work to make lessons engaging for all of my students regardless of ability. The challenge of this is what makes me continue to love teaching science and work as a teacher leader in our state. 

Leadership:

• SD Content Standards Workgroup
• Research Experience for Teachers (RET) and International Research Experience for Teachers (IRET)
• National Board Certification and New Teacher Mentor
• SD Science Framework Project
• Science and Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings Lesson Creation Workgroup
• SD Science Framework Workgroup
• National Board Certification and Re-certification
• Milken Award Winner (2011)