Congratulations, Ms. Shipley!
Our very own Ms. Gwen Shipley has been recognized by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) as the Massachusetts Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year. This award comes as no surprise as Ms. Shipley has been a community favorite for the past nine years at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School. Whether teaching Biology I, Biology II, or an elective, she is a model teacher and fully embodies the CH-CH philosophy of teaching students the way they learn. From engaging biology labs involving reconstructing raccoon skeletons to being published in The American Biology Teacher, Ms. Shipley is an inspiration to teachers and students alike.
"She varied her teaching so that every student could learn, and motivated us to put in a lot of effort so that we could become better biologists. She worked to help students become more self-reliant and independent learners. When I began thinking about my college major, I knew that I wanted to continue my study of biology."
- India D., Alumna, Class of 2010
“Ms. Shipley has been a valued department member for many years. Her creative and innovative teaching style has made her a student favorite.”
- Mr. William Gostylo, Science Department Chair
