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We are a
homeschooling family in Central Florida with a passion for life
science. Some of our particular interests are anatomy, herpetology
(reptiles and amphibians) and marine biology (aquatic animals).
Among our household zoo resides pairs of breeding Bearded
Dragons, tegus, and crested geckos, so we offer babies for sale each
year.
Classes are taught
by Laura Roberts, an expert at teaching elementary and middle
school animal
science with over 25 years of animal handling experience and
more than a
decade of teaching experience. Originally attending the University of Florida
as an Animal Science major with an emphasis on pre-veterinary
studies, she worked as a veterinary assistant
and medical research assistant, volunteering in Equine
Neonatology in the evenings. Later, she transferred to the
University of Central Florida where she graduated with a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences. After
leaving healthcare, she used
her science background to teach elementary and middle
school science classes, discovering a true
love. She is currently enrolled in Whitefield Theological
Seminary working toward her Masters degree in Christian
Education, learning many ways to improve the methods for
teaching science. She has been trained as a Project Wild
educator by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission as well as
working with that entity to remain permitted to own captive
wildlife. She has also volunteered with 4H and the Central
Florida Zoo, always seeking more knowledge about nature to share with her students.
Laura is also a member of the Association of Professional
Wildlife Educators and United States Association of Reptile
Keepers.
Zoo Mom Science is
a true family business. Bruce and the girls help with the zoo, maintaining the animals and assisting during parties and classes. All
are members of the Central Florida Herpetological Society and
attend their meetings regularly as continuing
education. Field herping, science, and nature photography
find their way into every family vacation, many family events,
and much of the family's daily living! |
