Bob Glavan’s teaching career spanned over 32 years in Mentor and Perry (Lake County), bridging both Math and Science.  As the department teacher leader at Perry High School from 1999 to 2014, he acquired the innovative skill set that has served him well at the ESC of NEO, having implemented initiatives from the Schlechty Center, UBD, PBL, mastery learning, and standards-based grading, among others.  In addition, Bob brought real-world applications into his classroom through his summers working as an electroplating technician at Gould Electronics (1989-2000) and as an adjunct chemistry instructor at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant (2001-2017).

• K-12 Mathematics and Science Learning Standards and Supports

• Navigation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

• Phenomena-Based Science Instruction

• High-Quality Instructional Materials and Resources Acquisition

• Building Thinking Classrooms and Ambitious Science Teaching

The foundation of Bob Glavan’s partnerships in school districts is built on trust and dependability.  He acknowledges that students are capable of learning rigorous content and works to help educators foster positive relationships, encourage productive struggle, and celebrate students making their thinking visible.  Bob’s strengths span the social, emotional, and intellectual domains, enabling successful immersion in diverse systems and districts.