Jacobson teaching a class of juniors. [photo taken by AJ Domagala
TJ welcomes Angela Jacobson to the science department.
In this year’s new wave of freshmen, new teachers in all core departments were introduced as well. Angela Jacobson has been welcomed into the science department to teach Earth Science and Physics.
As a child, Jacobson had always loved science and loved doing lab experiments.“We did many fun and interesting experiments, which is why I try to incorporate as many labs into my classes as I can,” articulated Jacobson. Like many children, she was always curious about the world around her, thus sparking her interest in science. “I loved to take things apart and put them back together. I think our world and the things in it are incredible,” exclaimed Jacobson. Although she is a teacher now, Jacobson originally wanted to be a surgeon. Then, after having her own children, she had a change of heart. “I became very involved in education through them and wanted other kids to be as passionate about science as I was,” explained Jacobson.
Jacobson graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Physiology. She then worked in sports medicine where she had the opportunity to wrap ankles and perform Electrocardiograms (EKGs) on professional athletes. Jacobson believes that technology didn’t just shape the way of sports medicine, it also shaped the way science is conducted. “Technology has enabled scientists’ imaginations to soar to new heights,” revealed Jacobson. Jacobson then decided to leave the field of sports medicine to go back to college and get her master’s degree in Education from the University of Denver for her true passion of teaching. Jacobson has been teaching since 2013. Prior to TJ, she taught at Henry World Middle School. After the closing of the school, Jacobson found her dream school in TJ. “I came and spent time with the amazing science department and I knew this was the place I wanted to be,” stated Jacobson.
Jacobson wants to inspire all of her students to find wonder in the world. “I believe we need more scientists and innovators in our world today. I want kids to leave high school excited about the world around them and want to go out and make it a better place,” described Jacobson. Physics and Earth Science are great ways to spark that wonder.
Despite Jacobson being a transplant from Utah, she has lived in Colorado for 22 years now. Although Colorado and Utah are very similar, the states do have their differences. “I know this will make some Coloradans upset, but Utah does have a little better skiing,” stated Jacobson.
Jacobson teaches Earth Science and Physics for all grades. “I love all science, but Physics is my favorite; it is the foundation for the rest. All of the sciences are connected in a very meaningful way,” explained Jacobson. Many sciences are very intertwined, although Earth Science and Physics often interact with each other, making it perfect for her to teach those two classes together. Jacobson is here to make a lasting impact on all Spartans who take her classes.
