A Personal Statement from Mr. Hudak:
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about your student's teacher. I am grateful for the opportunity to be working with you and your family in partnership with your child. Please allow me to introduce myself and tell you a bit more about me.
In 2010 I was accepted to the NASA Space Grant Consortium at Arizona State University, and two years later I began managing educational content for the Gallery of Scientific Exploration, the outreach arm of the School of Earth and Space Exploration.
The gallery is a science museum featuring immersive, interactive science exhibits and high-definition digital displays which occupies the first two floors of the massive Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 4 (ISTB 4), the university's largest research facility.
Inside, a live NASA Mission Ops center oversees the PANCAM operations for the Mars Rovers - and a clean room in the lobby showcases the construction of two spacecraft - all behind glass for public view.
Additionally, I was fortunate enough to facilitate 3D astronomy content through the Marston Exploration Theater, the centerpiece of Mrs. Susie Marston's charitable donation to ASU and a world-class stereovision planetarium style lecture hall. Digital content and technology-driven data visualization is fundamental to my research in educational programming.
As a leader in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, I have overseen the development of these public spaces with my mentor and Director Dr. Richard Fisher since its creation. The gallery is free, open to the public and specifically designed to promote science literacy and community outreach.
Over the past several years I have been engaged with our local elementary and high schools through the university's Education and Public Outreach Initiative. I personally provided tours to hundreds of students on a weekly basis. On special occasions, I toured VIPs, astronauts, government officials, and the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Martin E. Dempsey.
The most recent attendance estimate for the Gallery of Scientific Exploration approached 20,000 visitors for the 2013-2014 school year.
It is my personal goal to grow as a leader in the educational community. I wish to expand my expertise in classroom management, curriculum development and formalize my educating style. I feel I have a talent for working with students, but I don't just want to deliver information; It's my hope to become an effective educator, not just a lecturer.
Ultimately, my professional goals include maneuvering into higher education. I believe that the successful completion of this M.Ed. in Secondary Education (2015) will provide me the skills required to equip adolescent minds with a mastery of critical thought, while cultivating an appreciation of the formal education process.
While I enjoy lecturing captivated students about the incredible work being done around the world by scientists and researchers, I also realize that an educator's job reaches beyond that.
I have always been intrigued by the tremendous concepts of astronomy and geology - where our planet comes from, how stars create new elements, the enormity of time and space - and I found the notion of promoting science education to be an incredible opportunity. My team and I developed and managed educational content while managing a strong docent corps at ASU. The vast majority of my employees have been undergraduate and graduate students - however I feel I can now provide my community a service by reaching out to more young people during formative stages in their lives, particularly between 7-12 grade.
I believe I can make a difference and, if I work hard enough, I can instill leadership qualities within my students that will enable them to succeed in the future. I look forward to working with you, my colleagues, and appreciate your support. Thank you.
Very respectfully,
G. Paul Hudak
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about your student's teacher. I am grateful for the opportunity to be working with you and your family in partnership with your child. Please allow me to introduce myself and tell you a bit more about me.
In 2010 I was accepted to the NASA Space Grant Consortium at Arizona State University, and two years later I began managing educational content for the Gallery of Scientific Exploration, the outreach arm of the School of Earth and Space Exploration.
The gallery is a science museum featuring immersive, interactive science exhibits and high-definition digital displays which occupies the first two floors of the massive Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 4 (ISTB 4), the university's largest research facility.
Inside, a live NASA Mission Ops center oversees the PANCAM operations for the Mars Rovers - and a clean room in the lobby showcases the construction of two spacecraft - all behind glass for public view.
Additionally, I was fortunate enough to facilitate 3D astronomy content through the Marston Exploration Theater, the centerpiece of Mrs. Susie Marston's charitable donation to ASU and a world-class stereovision planetarium style lecture hall. Digital content and technology-driven data visualization is fundamental to my research in educational programming.
As a leader in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, I have overseen the development of these public spaces with my mentor and Director Dr. Richard Fisher since its creation. The gallery is free, open to the public and specifically designed to promote science literacy and community outreach.
Over the past several years I have been engaged with our local elementary and high schools through the university's Education and Public Outreach Initiative. I personally provided tours to hundreds of students on a weekly basis. On special occasions, I toured VIPs, astronauts, government officials, and the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Martin E. Dempsey.
The most recent attendance estimate for the Gallery of Scientific Exploration approached 20,000 visitors for the 2013-2014 school year.
It is my personal goal to grow as a leader in the educational community. I wish to expand my expertise in classroom management, curriculum development and formalize my educating style. I feel I have a talent for working with students, but I don't just want to deliver information; It's my hope to become an effective educator, not just a lecturer.
Ultimately, my professional goals include maneuvering into higher education. I believe that the successful completion of this M.Ed. in Secondary Education (2015) will provide me the skills required to equip adolescent minds with a mastery of critical thought, while cultivating an appreciation of the formal education process.
While I enjoy lecturing captivated students about the incredible work being done around the world by scientists and researchers, I also realize that an educator's job reaches beyond that.
I have always been intrigued by the tremendous concepts of astronomy and geology - where our planet comes from, how stars create new elements, the enormity of time and space - and I found the notion of promoting science education to be an incredible opportunity. My team and I developed and managed educational content while managing a strong docent corps at ASU. The vast majority of my employees have been undergraduate and graduate students - however I feel I can now provide my community a service by reaching out to more young people during formative stages in their lives, particularly between 7-12 grade.
I believe I can make a difference and, if I work hard enough, I can instill leadership qualities within my students that will enable them to succeed in the future. I look forward to working with you, my colleagues, and appreciate your support. Thank you.
Very respectfully,
G. Paul Hudak