Bradley Chamblin

Bio

Bradley Chamblin is a full-time Innovation Lab teacher at North Hillsborough Elementary in Hillsborough, CA and a San Mateo County Science and Mathematics Teacher Innovation award winner. Additionally, he is pursuing his master’s degree in education from San Francisco State University. Chamblin’s research focuses on equity, instructional technologies, and critical pedagogy. Professionally, Bradley creates constructionist learning environments in which children learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics by building projects centered on social justice and environmental activism. His additional research interests include the impact of globalization on education.

Chamblin has worked extensively on teaching science through self-paced, hands-on, and inquiry based investigations to elementary school students. He earned his B.A. in philosophy (cum laude) from California State University Hayward and California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an additional authorization in teaching computer concepts and applications. He spent 7 years as a classroom teacher at North Hillsborough School before accepting his current position as the I-Lab teacher there.

Education

-M.A. Education (2012- December 2013), San Francisco State University
Field Study emphasis: Critical Media Literacy, technology integration, and social justice
Advisors: Dr. David Hemphill and Dr. Doris Flowers

-California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (2005-2006), Humboldt State University
Mentor Teachers: Carol Goodwyn, Grant elementary, Eureka, CA and Susan Wartburg, Bloomfield Elementary, Arcata, CA.

-B.A. Philosophy (1999-2003), CSU Hayward
Thesis: “The Sublimation of Duende: Idealist and Existential Views on Artistic Inspiration”
CSU Hayward Honors Program emphasis: Post 9/11 Attitudes Towards Arab Americans

Honors / Awards / Recognition

CSU Hayward Honors Program

San Mateo County Science and Math Teacher Innovator Award

Professional Service
2006-2007 2nd Grade Teacher

2007-2009 3rd Grade Teacher

2008-2010 School Site Council North Hillsborough

2008-2014 North School Leadership Team

2009-2013 4th Grade Teacher

2009-2013 North School SF Chronicle Spelling Bee, Coordinator

2010-2013 North School Trivia Club, Founder and