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Dr. Michelle Spagner praises Spring Valley High's hands-on science magnet program
Summary
Dr. Michelle Spagner, a teacher in the math-and-science magnet at Spring Valley High School, described the program's emphasis on hands-on science, experimentation and research projects, and said the school's facilities let students do complex labs they otherwise could not.
Dr. Michelle Spagner, a teacher in the math-and-science magnet at Spring Valley High School, said the program emphasizes hands-on science, experimentation and student-led research that give pupils lab experiences “they can't experience anywhere else.”
Spagner told the record that the magnet program focuses on experimentation and inquiry. “In our magnet program we love hands on science,” she said, noting students pursue research projects and extensive inquiry-based learning.
Spagner also highlighted local support and the school's facilities, saying those resources allow students to complete complex laboratory work. She said she has taught at the school for 23 years and praised students as “phenomenal.” The transcript contains no references to formal actions, votes, or next steps.
The remarks in the transcript are a brief account from an educator about the magnet program's instructional approach and facilities; no policy changes, funding requests, or board decisions are recorded in these segments.
