Christopher Collins
Instructor of Science
Morganton
Joined NCSSM in August 2022
Chris Collins joined NCSSM as an Instructor of Biology on our Morganton campus. He came to us in 2022 as a temporary hire from Patton High School, and began as a permanent employee in July 2023. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology/secondary education from Appalachian State University, and a master’s degree in biology education/microbiology from Montana State University. At NCSSM, he has taught courses ranging from AP biology to online neuroscience and has served as the Science TA coordinator and assisted with Summer Research in Science. Chris’s community connections and prior experience led to his continued leadership in the Environmental Field Day, where NCSSM-Morganton and Patton High School students engaged Burke County fifth-graders in environmental science content. Morganton has been his home for many years and he considers the surrounding natural landscapes to be some of the best in the country. He and his wife spend their free time relaxing in their garden and enjoying the local wildlife. Chris is passionate about students, challenges, adventures, and science! BS, Biology – Secondary Education, Appalachian State MSSE, Science Education – Microbiology, Montana State
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Jenny Wang
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Sam Wheeler
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