AFTON NANCE
303.982.3193
“Warren Tech allows me to educate students in a way that is not available at the traditional high school level. Students are able to get hands-on training in the field they are interested in working in and they work with industry professionals who help them develop transferable skills. Being able to provide opportunities for students that get them into the real world is a highlight for me as an educator. I teach because it allows me to connect with the community and I enjoy providing experiences for students that can shape their future. Teaching is unique, fun, and different every day! My connection with students is rewarding and seeing them pursue their passion is important to me.”
Started teaching at WT: 2016
Years in Industry: 4
Jobs in Industry:
Drug Chemistry at the Denver Crime Laboratory
Forensic Autopsy Technician at the Denver Medical Examiner's Office
Honors/Awards:
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University Oxford
Degrees/Certifications:
University of Colorado - Boulder- BA in Biology, BA in Secondary Science Education
University of Colorado - Denver- MA in Linguistically Diverse Education
Adams State College - CTE Integrated Sciences licensure
Miami University Oxford, Ohio - MA in Biology
Life outside of teaching looks like:
Spending time with my family (just got married in 2019)!; Playing the violin and piano; Enjoying many fandoms: Studio Ghibli, Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, The Office, The Walking Dead; Gardening; Sports I have participated in: Roller derby, swimming; Sports I love: Baseball, Football, Swimming, Roller Derby, Curling, Summer Olympics; Crafting; Wood working; Reading
Favorite thing about working in Forensic Science:
Working in forensic science is different and new every day!