Mr. Fernando Cepeda
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I love teaching Engineering, Robotics, and Spanish at Harmony Science Academy Dallas Middle and High School.
I always share my experience as an electrical engineer, electronics Tech, sketch artist, guitar player, lever 3 tutor, mechatronics tech and modern languages in Spanish Teacher to motivate my students to strive for better professional STEM field related careers from any University. I have always expressed how difficult of an experience I had while going to school, but also how much I enjoyed the challenges that made me stronger as a student, person and now parent. I use that to encourage my students every day to stay committed, understand hard work and to think of their future. I am from Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, the city of "El sarape". Ever since I arrived in the states I have not stop studying, learning, preparing, practicing and working with students that also have the passion for the engineering, robotics, science, physics, technology, automation, fiber optics, design, mechanics, electronics and Spanish language field. As a parent and the oldest of five I know how difficult it is to encourage the youth, so I try my best every day to inspire our students to become professionals that could help our society grow strong. Me encanta enseñar ingeniería, robótica, y español en la secundaria y preparatoria Harmony Science Academy de Dallas Texas. Siempre comparto mí experiencia como ingeniero en electrónica, técnico en circuitos y electrónicos, artista, asesor nivel 3, técnico en mecatrónica y maestro en lenguas modernas para motivar a mis estudiantes a que persigan esas carreras profesionales en el área de STEM de cualquier Universidad. Usualmente relato la experiencia tan difícil que sobreviví en mi vida académica, así como todos aquellos retos que me volvieron más fuerte como estudiante, persona y padre de familia. Utilizo toda esta fusión de experiencia para motivar a mis estudiantes diariamente a que den lo mejor de sí, entiendan el valor del trabajo duro y logren pensar en su futuro. Nací y crecí en Saltillo Coahuila México, La famosa ciudad del Sarape. Desde que llegue a este país no he parado de estudiar y prepararme. He logrado tres carreras técnicas, dos licenciaturas (una en ingeniería la otra en español) y una maestría en como enseñar el lenguaje y la cultura del español. Me fascina trabajar con estudiantes que comparten la pasión por la ingeniería, robótica, ciencias, español, física, tecnología, fibra óptica, diseño, mecánica y electrónica. Como padre y siendo el hermano mayor de 5, entiendo lo difícil que es motivar a nuestra juventud, así es que siempre doy lo mejor de mí para motivar e inspirar a nuestros estudiantes a que den lo mejor de sí para poder ser grandes profesionales que en su momento puedan ayudar a que el futuro de nuestra sociedad crezca fuertemente. |
February 25, 2021, Mountain View, CA -- The SETI Institute has selected 30 teachers from 10 states as 2021 NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAAs). AAA is a professional development program for science teachers designed to improve science teaching and increase student learning and STEM engagement. This year’s expanded AAA program includes not only high school teachers but also middle school and community college teachers.
“Over its history, our NASA-funded AAA program has impacted tens of thousands of high school students through the immersive and inspirational experience of their teachers,” said Bill Diamond, CEO of the SETI Institute. “This powerful STEM program will allow the SETI Institute to help bring NASA science into classrooms across the country.”
AAA teachers receive training in astrophysics and planetary science.
Their training includes a week-long STEM immersion experience at a NASA astronomy research facility such as the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). After their training, the AAAs teach a physical science curriculum module created by the SETI Institute that connects curriculum concepts to NASA- and SOFIA-enabled research. WestEd education consultants assess the impact of the specialized curriculum module on student STEM learning and engagement. Past evaluations of the AAA program have shown statistically significant improvements in performance and STEM engagement among students whose teachers participated in the program.
“We are grateful that NASA will be funding the AAA program through 2025 and are especially excited to be adding middle school and community college teachers and their students,” said Dr. Dana Backman, AAA program lead. “These teachers will use their professional development and SOFIA experiences to convey real-world content to their students that illuminate the value of scientific research and the wide variety of STEM career paths available to them.”
“Over its history, our NASA-funded AAA program has impacted tens of thousands of high school students through the immersive and inspirational experience of their teachers,” said Bill Diamond, CEO of the SETI Institute. “This powerful STEM program will allow the SETI Institute to help bring NASA science into classrooms across the country.”
AAA teachers receive training in astrophysics and planetary science.
Their training includes a week-long STEM immersion experience at a NASA astronomy research facility such as the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). After their training, the AAAs teach a physical science curriculum module created by the SETI Institute that connects curriculum concepts to NASA- and SOFIA-enabled research. WestEd education consultants assess the impact of the specialized curriculum module on student STEM learning and engagement. Past evaluations of the AAA program have shown statistically significant improvements in performance and STEM engagement among students whose teachers participated in the program.
“We are grateful that NASA will be funding the AAA program through 2025 and are especially excited to be adding middle school and community college teachers and their students,” said Dr. Dana Backman, AAA program lead. “These teachers will use their professional development and SOFIA experiences to convey real-world content to their students that illuminate the value of scientific research and the wide variety of STEM career paths available to them.”
Teacher of the Year 2019
Maestro del año 2019
We are so proud to announce our teacher of the year, Mr. Cepeda for HSA Dallas High School! He has been working for harmony for about 8 years and participating in different robotics competitions. This year he was able to get our HSA-Dallas HS robotics team the “Robotigers” to win regional FRC 2019 Deep Space robotics competition.
He is also currently top stem teacher #1 according to Stemsos PBL website with more than 1000 points apart from second place from another Harmony campus.
He is also #1 essential investigation champion from harmony public schools by sharing his work projects via picture albums through google plus account in our Stemsos website more than 183 investigations.
He is also currently top stem teacher #1 according to Stemsos PBL website with more than 1000 points apart from second place from another Harmony campus.
He is also #1 essential investigation champion from harmony public schools by sharing his work projects via picture albums through google plus account in our Stemsos website more than 183 investigations.
Teacher of the month
#1 TOP STEM TEACHER 2019
Life Changer Nominee 2017
Every day, Mr. Cepeda goes above and beyond for his students. Science Academy is a Title 1 school with an ESL poplulation of over 70%. Many of Mr. Cepeda's students will be first generation high school graduates. He inspires his students to think and learn by doing. His class is very hands-on, with the students building circuits, programming Arduino chips and building robots. He gives his free time to continuing his education by becoming a certified Project Lead The Way instructor, which allows him to teach dual credit classes. He's also the advisor for the Robotics Team, which takes up his after school and weekend time, too. Mr. Cepeda is a LifeChanger for students who need a positive male role model in their life!
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Solar Rollers
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Folkloric CoachHave been a folkloric dance team coach for harmony public schools since 2010 shearing my love for dance and Mexican - Hispanic culture throughout the years.
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NHRA
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Spanish Club
Spanish club founder at harmony Science Academy Dallas middle school. shearing my love for spanish language with our harmony students since august 2009.
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ENG SLO
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Robotigers
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Robotics coach since
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Ladytigers
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