Christine Dinger

Background

About Christine Dinger

Christine (Christy) Dinger is an educator who believes in supporting and challenging children and adults through their development as whole people. She has taught Physics and Chemistry at the Downingtown STEM Academy since 2011. She has a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry Education from West Chester University, a Masters of Integrated Science Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration at Immaculata University. In 2005, Christy’s teaching career began at Haverford High School where she coached the Science Olympiad Team and received the Outstanding Coach Award at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Competition in spring 2011. Christy also served on the Faculty Advisory Council at HHS. Christy has led colleagues through several curriculum cycles including the alignment of science courses with STEELS. She coaches teachers through the crafting and delivery of differentiated lessons and gives actionable feedback to support their professional growth. She provides a safe, positive learning environment by cultivating relationships and encouraging agency. She challenges those around her to connect with their inner genius and believes that everyone in a school contributes to the culture and matters in this world. Christy has presented at the National Science Teachers’ Association, Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown Learning Summit, Downingtown West High School, and Downingtown STEM Academy. She serves on the Downingtown West High School’s assessment team where she helps plan, prepare, and implement PSAT’s and Keystone Exams. Christy also volunteers for the Windsor Christian Academy’s elementary school running club and middle school yearbook committee. Christy knows that Jesus Christ was the only perfect person to walk on Earth and that there will always be more for her and her team to learn. She values respect, responsibility, effort, engagement, and compassionate participation. Christy enjoys spending time with her husband Pete, daughter Maria, and their Australian Labradoodle named John. She manages stress through prayer and Bible study. She loves to exercise, travel, and try new restaurants for fun.