About the Café
The 3D Science Café was established in 2016 to help bring the New York State Science Learning Standards to the classrooms of NYS. We are all experienced classroom science teachers and have a wealth of experience with NYSSLS / NGSS and 3-dimensional teaching and learning.
Visit our North Country 3D Science Café blog to see our resources and featured lessons.
Contact Sarah Fink for more information on how we can help you in your quest to transition to 3D teaching and learning: Sarah.3dsciencecafe@gmail.com
Teachers teaching Teachers
Teachers teaching Teachers
Cookie Barker (founder)
Cookie Barker (founder)
NYS Master Teacher30 years experience - Biology - Chemistry - Retired - Schroon LakeSTANYS Service AwardNABT- Outstanding Biology Teacher Award
Sarah Fink
Sarah Fink
NYS Master Teacher17 years experienceEarth Science - Forensics - 5-8 ScienceJohnsburg CSDSTANYS Service Award
Charlene Rydgren
Charlene Rydgren
NYS Master Teacher29 years experiencePhysics-Math - Malone CSDEmpire State Excellence in Teaching AwardSTANYS Award of Appreciation
Rebecca Shuman
Rebecca Shuman
NYS Master Teacher15 years experienceMiddle School Science Saranac CSDSTANYS Section DirectorNational Board Certified Teacher
Sonal Patel-Dame
Sonal Patel-Dame
NYS Master Teacher9 years experienceChemistry-BiologySTANYS SAR -Chemistry - Plattsburgh CSDEmpire State Excellence in Teaching Award - NSTA, AACT, ACS
Sarah Silvernail
Sarah Silvernail
M.A.T, M.S.ENYS Master Teacher11 years experienceSTANYS Subject Area RepresentativeLiteracy Specialist Elementary Teacher: Schroon Lake CSD
Kaitlin Fielder
Kaitlin Fielder
NYS Master Teacher12 years experienceEarth ScienceBoquet Valley CSDSTANYS Subject Area Representative - Earth Science
Kathleen Howard
Kathleen Howard
9 years experienceDiverse background in Pharmacology, Biology, and Applied Health SciencesPlattsburgh CSDSTANYS Secretary, Biology SAR
Sandra Wilkins
Sandra Wilkins
20 years experienceIntermediate ScienceSpecial EducationSaranac CSDSTANYS Special Education SAR