Ms. Thomas is an Instructor of Biology and teaches Principles of Biology, Botany, and World Regional Geography. She considers herself a physical geographer and biogeographer. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science at West Texas A&M University.
Why did you decide to go on LC2DC?
Kaye Yadusky told me about LC2DC, and it sounded exciting. Washington DC is full of our national treasures, and I can't imagine anything better than discovering them with my colleagues and students.
What most excites you about LC2DC?
I have heard rumors that we will visit the zoo. [Editor's note: unfortunately, the National Zoo will not be part of this trip due to timing, however, we will see the Capitol which houses Congress and there may be little difference.]
What do you hope the students will get out of LC2DC?
I first visited our nation's capital in my twenties, and still remember how moving it was to see the buildings and monuments for the first time. I hope our students will experience the same feelings of connectedness I felt, and the same pride in being an American.
Anything else unique/interesting you'd like to share?
This past summer (2011) three students and I participated in internships at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Although it's very close to DC, we never got a chance to visit. This summer we'll have the information from LC2DC to plan an exciting visit, and I'll look forward bringing them.
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