Denise Wright, who teaches 8th grade earth science virtually for Horry County Schools in South Carolina, is a virtual teacher of the year who writes an online teacher column for the National Science Teachers’ Association. Listen as she shares her passion and strategies for engaging students in science inquiry and learning. Her engagement of students in the "Tomatosphere" project provides a great example.

Find Denise on Twitter: @DenisecWright

E-mail Denise: [email protected]

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