Jonathon Wetherington

"Bio-teach-nology" is a unique peer mentoring and staff development program designed by Wetherington that incorporates new technologies and cultivates fresh approaches in science education. For the first time, Brookwood High School will enroll biotechnology students in the 11th and 12th grade in two biotechnology classes to receive advanced training in applicable and modern techniques in the biosciences. The goal of the program is to provide 60 students with materials and training needed for them to leave their own class and teach challenging concepts such as DNA technologies to freshmen in biology classes. In addition, students will take their new-found expertise and provide support for teachers in specific laboratory experiments. Wetherington, who lives in Lilburn, hopes that the program will improve the students' understanding of content areas, prepare them to serve as teaching assistants and peer tutors, and provide innovative training and instructional support to all teachers.