Phone: 919-780-4339

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Degrees: BS Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University Alternative Entry Teaching Licensure from NC Teach Program (North Carolina State University) Licenses: General Science Grades 9-12

Shane Barry

DEPARTMENT CHAIR
 
After completing my engineering degree and working as a Field Engineer at the Pentagon for a year, I followed my passion and returned to Raleigh to become an educator. After earning a lateral entry teaching license, I taught in Chatham County for over a year before moving to Wake County. I have taught numerous science courses including AP Physics 1 & 2, Honors Physics, Physical Science, Forensic Science, and Earth Science. I also designed and taught numerous STEM curriculum courses as a teacher leader in the STEM Energy and Sustainability Academy at Athens Drive Magnet High School.
 
I recently came to SCORE Academy because of a desire to help the students with the greatest needs. My goal is to provide all students with a safe learning space that supports them individually while providing all necessary materials for them to be successful with the concepts being delivered. Building prosperous relationships with students and modeling professional behavior while doing so should lead to successful outcomes for all students.
 
Outside of school, I have two elementary aged children, a wife, and a dog that I love spending time with. I also enjoy time with friends, watching football, and wandering to wherever the path of life may take me.

Phone: 919-295-6228

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Bonnie Clements

I have been a science teacher for 9 years. I have taught at both public and private high schools. As well, I taught Field Biology for two summers at the NC Governor's School. I am excited to join SCORE and continue sharing my love of science with others.

My family means the world to me. I am married and the mother of two teenaged children, a son and daughter. I rescue English and French bulldogs, so you will almost always see me with a picture of my dogs.

Phone: (919) 998-6158

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NBCT

Mary Jo Cowley

Hello! I am super glad to be at SCORE Academy! I have taught middle and high school science for 27 years and used to coach as well. I have been married for 30years! I have a daughter who is a Senior at Appalachian State studying Birth through Kindergarten Education and a son who is a Sophomore at Mississippi State studying Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation. I was born in Miami, love the beaches and enjoy hanging out with my family. I also run for fun!

I look forward to helping students achieve their goals.

Phone: 919-725-6395

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Cliff LaPort

I became a teacher in 2007, it is the only job I could imagine having. But my relationship with education hasn’t always been positive. I was labeled with a learning disability at a young age which led me to not be an active participant in my education. I struggled with traditional school until I dropped out and received my GED. Since then, I have received my Bachelor’s in Cultural Anthropology and a Master’s in Secondary Education. I took a position at SCORE because I truly believe in what we do here, provide students with opportunities.

My family and I are originally from Lockport, NY about 30 minutes outside of Buffalo. We moved to North Carolina in 2012. My wife and I have been married for over 20 years. We have 2 boys and a dog. As a family we enjoy traveling together, when I’m on my own I like to play the blues on the guitar.

Phone: 919-404-7564

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Humboldt State University attendee NC State Univ and Iona College Graduate

Caroline Valentine

 
Biology began a passion for me as a kid growing up outside in New York’s Hudson Valley and on an island in the Caribbean called St. Croix. I love to be outside swimming, hiking, skiing, boating, growing plants and traveling. My hope for this class is that you come to appreciate what Biology can bring to your life!