Model Teachers at NNPS

Model Teachers:
High School Math

Meet this model teacher team and learn how college, career and citizen-ready skills come alive in their classrooms!

Julia Pipeling

Content: Geometry
School: Denbigh High
Years Taught: 23

What do you love most about teaching?
My favorite part of teaching is building relationships with the students. I felt invisible in high school, and I try hard to make students feel seen and heard.

What is the best way to describe your classroom on a typical day?
Busy!  I try to get the kids working at the board in random groups each day, especially in Geometry class.  That means kids are up and a little noisy, but it is productive.

Renee James

Content: Geometry
School: Denbigh High
Years Taught: 15

What do you love most about teaching?
I love my students and their many personalities. I enjoy seeing them gain confidence in their learning.

What is the best way to describe your classroom on a typical day?
I like to be well-planned so that I can focus on the students.