Biographical Sketch for Sheryl C. Rucker

Sheryl C. Rucker a graduate of Detroit’s Renaissance High School earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Masters in Science Education from Wayne State University.  Her teaching career with Detroit Public Schools started in 1999 with her appointment as a Science and pre-engineering teacher at Hally Magnet Middle School; where she taught for 11 years. 

Currently teaching at Frederick Douglass College Preparatory Academy for Young Men her success continues. In 2011 Douglass Academy, for the first time in the school’s history had students successfully compete at the 54^th Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit; with seven students earning Gold Awards. Her enthusiasm in supporting students in completing scientific research science fair projects has had a positive impact on students who may have ordinarily thought “No, I can’t!”

Sheryl is the mother of 2 children who share and support her passion for science education. She has sponsored numerous students in the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit, Science Bowl and You Be the Chemist competitions and loves teaching 4^th grade Saturday DAPCEP at University of Detroit-Mercy.

“I believe in showing students they are capable of doing so much more than they think possible when students and parents are committed to the process.

“Science is a process not an isolated occurrence!” As my co-teacher of the year would say!