James Pottinger Email and Phone Number

With over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Faculty of Physical Geology at Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC), I have developed and managed online courses that incorporate inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, and blended learning. I have also collaborated and coordinated with other science faculty and utilized the classroom, computer labs, and planetarium to teach student-centered Astronomy and Geology concepts.In addition, I have been the Department Chair of the Gifted and Talented Program at Gateway School District (GSD) for over 27 years, where I have conceptualized and developed a robust and innovative program that integrates an array of activities to promote learning to a diverse range of gifted learners. I have also proposed and implemented professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators, developed and managed an online Independent Study program, and maintained an ePortfolio progress monitoring system. As an Educator and a Technologist, I have a passion for Earth and Space Science and a mission to empower students to achieve their full potential.