About Mr. Shanks

  Mr. Shanks is a member of the staff at T.A. Blakelock and has been teaching for more than 12 years. He teaches general sciences and specializes in biology in the senior grades. He has a background in research science at the graduate level and a strong familiarity with science curriculum and teaching. He is also the curriculum lead for the Arts and Science Department at T.A. Blakelock, working to help fellow educators in their practice. Mr. Shanks hopes to ensure that all graduates are scientifically literate and capable of expressing their perceptions through various creative outlets, but also works hard to ensure that the school is capable of preparing artists and scientists of the future. 

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Pedagogy 

Mr.Shanks is a strong believer in the virtues of dedication and hardwork as preparatory tools for future endeavours.He wants his students to always put their best effort forward and to learn from setbacks.His class is designed to prepare students through the shared experience of the class as well as their own developmental path.