Landra Knodel

Highly qualified Science Teacher with 22 years of experience teaching middle and high school. Demonstrates considerable scientific knowledge of middle school and high school content standards in areas including life science, physical science, and earth/space science. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering relevant and educational lessons. Creates a safe and inclusive classroom learning environment through the use of student created classroom norms.

I am passionate about learning and collaborating with other teachers. I have attended several teacher profession developments sponsored by South Dakota Universities/Colleges along with a few national institutions. Recently, I have used my knowledge and experience to lead summer professional develop for other teachers.  Here is a of my most exciting learning opportunities during my teaching career.

• American Physiological Society - Frontiers in Physiology Online Teacher Professional Development (2011)
• Presented at NSTA Conference - Changing Cookbook Labs into Inquiry Labs in Six Easy Steps (2012)
• Conservation Science - San Diego Zoo Safari Park (2013)
• American Physiological Society - Frontiers in Physiology Research Community Leader Professional Development Fellowship (2017)
• SD EPSCoR STEM Teacher Leader - Authored Curriculum (2018)
• University of Washington DIG field School (2019)
• SD Math/SD Science Leadership Program Cohort 4 (2020)
• Lead Teacher Professional Development (EPSCoR ) - Strengthening Understanding of 3D Instruction - (Summer 2021)
• Ambitious Science Teaching - Interstate Science Collaborative Book Study (2021)
• Conducted Teacher Professional Development (EPSCoR) - Making Student Thinking Visible (Summer 2022)
• Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching State Finalist (2023)