• 919-552-5446
  • info@achievementcharteracademy.org
  • 25 Buttonwood Court, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Dan Strain

    K-5 Science Teacher

    MY COLLEGE DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

    • BS in Education from NC State University
    • Certifications in Math/Science 6-9 AIG
    • 1 Year Experience for 1/2 4th grade, 2 years pre-school at private school.
    • 14 years at Smithfield Middle School – Math/Science 6-8 and ESL Math
    • 14 years at East Garner Magnet Middle School – 6-7 grade Math/Science/Electives
    • Worked in day care 4 year old and after school program through college.

    The thing I love most about Achievement Charter Academy is…

    The staff, students and parents. This community is very welcoming and accepting – I feel part of a family.

    My greatest personal achievement is…

    WRAL Teacher of the Week and Teacher of the Year at East Garner Magnet MIddle and Top 24 in Wake County.

    The one thing I am proudest of my classroom/students/school for is…

    Watching my students engage in the lessons and having them ask thought provoking questions.

    Something people might be surprised to learn about me is…

    I traveled to Europe, Asia, and Africa with middle school students and hosted 7 exchange students from 4 different countries.