Warren G. Phillips

American science teacher

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Warren G. Phillips

Phillips in 2010

Born| 1954

Weymouth, Massachusetts

Occupation| Science teacher
Known for| National Teachers Hall of Fame
Spouse| Karen Phillips

Warren G. Phillips (born 1954) is an American science teacher who was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2010.[1][2]

## Career

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Phillips obtained a B.A. in Earth Sciences, an M.A.T. in Teaching Physical Sciences, and an M.ED. in Instructional Technology from Bridgewater State University.[3]

Phillips taught science for the Plymouth Public Schools in Plymouth, Massachusetts from 1975 to 2010, and for Silver Lake Schools in Kingston, Massachusetts from 2011 to 2016. As a middle school science teacher, he organized a three-day outdoor education trip for all Plymouth seventh graders for 25 years.[4] He helped obtain grants to establish and maintain a TV studio within the school.[5] His classes initiated and organized a recycling program for Plymouth Schools.[6] He was a contributing writer for the Prentice-Hall Science Explorer series and has written curriculum for Northeastern University's Project SEED and the Plymouth Public Schools science curriculum. He is a board certified teacher by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). In 2008, he received an Earthwatch fellowship to study elephant behavior at Tsavo East National Park in Kenya.[7]

Since 2005, Phillips has traveled around the U.S. doing keynote speeches and teacher professional development[8] for Developing Minds, Inc., Bridgewater State University, Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, and local school districts. He is past president of the nonprofit STEP Foundation,[9] which has funded an observatory, established teaching awards, and supported students and teachers in science endeavors.[10] Since March 2019, Phillips has been an outreach coordinator for the Pegasus Springs Education Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to improving education.[11]

Phillips is co-author with Marcia Tate of the teaching strategies book Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites.[12][13] Phillips is also the author of the teaching guidebook Oh, The Lives You'll Change! A Teacher's Story.[14] He conducts brain-based STEM professional development for teachers.

## Awards

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* 2002 Time Magazine Chevy Malibu Teaching Excellence Award (grand prize winner)[15]
* 2001, 2002, 2003 Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Math and Science (Massachusetts finalist)[16]
* 2004 Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year[17][18]
* 2006 USA Today All-USA Teaching Team[19]
* 2007 Massachusetts Science Teachers Hall Of Fame[20]
* 2010 PBS Teachers Innovation Award[21]
* 2010 Inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame [22]
* 2013 Bridgewater State University Nicholas P. Tillinghast Award for Achievement in the Field Of Education[23]

## Personal life

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Phillips is the son of Joseph E. and Eleanore M. Phillips. He is married to Karen (née Friberg) and has two children, Jeff and Kristin.[24]

Phillips was a guest on The Tony Danza Show (2004 talk show),[25] after winning his Disney Middle School Teacher of The Year Award that same year. Phillips also appeared as a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2005.[26]

## Publications

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* Oh, The Lives You'll Change! A Teacher's Story. Sing Along Science Publisher, Warren G. Phillips (2020) ISBN 978-0-578-73251-0
* 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons For Unforgettable Teaching and Learning K-8. Corwin Press, Marcia L. Tate, Lisa Lee, Simone Willingham, Deborah Daniel, and Warren G. Phillips (2020) ISBN 978-1-5443-8157-2
* 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons For Unforgettable Teaching and Learning 9-12. Corwin Press, Marcia L. Tate, Lisa Lee, Victoria Hanabury, Deborah Daniel, and Warren G. Phillips (2020) ISBN 978-1-5443-8156-5
* Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage The Brain. Corwin Press, Marcia L. Tate & Warren G. Phillips (2011) ISBN 978-1-4129-7847-7
* Today I Made A Difference. Adams Media, Joseph W. Underwood, editor (2009) ISBN 978-1-59869-834-3
* Exemplary Science In Grades 5-8, Standards-based Success Stories. NSTA Press, Robert E Yeager, editor (2006) ISBN 0-87355-262-8
* Science Explorer Cells And Heredity. Prentice-Hall, Donald Cronkite, Ph.D. (2002) ISBN 0-13-054064-1
* Sing-A-Long Science. 3 CDs of Science Songs (Original, The Sequel, The Second Sequel), Disc Makers (1999, 2001, 2002)
* The Science Secret A science Glee-like musical using Sing-A-Long Science songs. Independent publishers (2011)

## References

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1. ^ "Warren G. Phillips - National Teachers Hall Of Fame Induction 2010". YouTube. January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
2. ^ "Warren Phillips « The National Teacher Hall of Fame". www.nthf.org.
3. ^ "Bridgewater" (PDF). www.wphillips.com. 2007.
4. ^ "Wicked Local | Old Colony Memorial". Wicked Local. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
5. ^ "Innovation Challenge Gallery". Pbs.org. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
6. ^ "Green Team winner" (PDF). www.wphillips.com. June 12, 2008.
7. ^ "Mr. P's Science Page; Mr. Phillips' Earthwatch trip to Africa to study elephants". www.wphillips.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
8. ^ "Students have a day off, teachers SOAR - starherald.com: News". starherald.com. February 21, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
9. ^ Harbert, Rich. "STEP FOUNDATION: New observatory honors late Plymouth planetarium director".
10. ^ Harbert, Rich. "STEP FOUNDATION: Palagi, Ring win grants for making learning fun".
11. ^ "Home". Pegasus Springs. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
12. ^ "Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain: Marcia L. Tate: 9781412978477". Corwin. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
13. ^ "Today I Made a Difference". AdamsMediaStore.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
14. ^ "Oh, The Lives You'll Change, A Teacher's Story, - Order Form". www.wphillips.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
15. ^ "Time For Kids 2002 advertisement" (PDF). www.wphillips.com.
16. ^ "PAEMST » Home". paemst.nsf.gov. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
17. ^ "DisneyHand Teacher Award" (PDF). www.wphillips.com.
18. ^ "JEFFREY THOMPSON OF FORT LEWIS, WASH., NAMED 2004 DISNEYHAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR". The Walt Disney Company. July 26, 2004. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
19. ^ "Meet the 2006 All-USA Teacher Team - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
20. ^ "Science Educators' Hall of Fame". Massachusetts Science Education Leadership Association. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
21. ^ "PBS TEACHERS INNOVATION AWARDS PRESENTED TO 50 EDUCATORS FOR INSPIRING STUDENTS AND TRANSFORMING CLASSROOM LEARNING". About PBS - Main. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
22. ^ "Warren G Phillips member of the NTHF class of 2010". June 3, 2024.
23. ^ "Tillinghast Award - Bridgewater State University". alumni.bridgew.edu. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
24. ^ "kids". wphillips.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
25. ^ Tony Danza Appearance - Warren G. Phillips on YouTube
26. ^ "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Diary" (PDF). www.wphillips.com.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Warren G. Phillips.

* Bridgewater Magazine Winter 2007 https://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=br_mag
* Mr. Phillips' Science & Service Learning Page http://www.wphillips.com/
* Education World® Article by Cara Bafile 05/06/2008 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature180.shtml
* Old Colony Memorial article by Bernie Beck Thu Jun 12, 2008, http://www.wphillips.com/Recycle/Green Team article 08.pdf PCIS Green Team A Grand Prize Winner

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