Science Department Head: stacy gurman
Mrs. Stacy Gurman is a South Merrick resident, mother of two, who has a great passion for Science. Her son graduated from eighth grade at PSOLI in June 2022 and her daughter will graduate eighth grade at PSOLI in June 2023. She has her BA’s in Biology/Psychology/Education and her Masters in Science/Educational Technology from Hofstra and C.W. Post. Stacy also takes additional elective college classes to further her education.
As an educator, Stacy prefers alternative methods of assessment that are constructive and hands-on in nature. She believes her students will learn best by involving as many of their senses as possible. During her lessons, she provides her students with visual, auditory and sensory items to cater to all of her learners. Stacy believes that her students will benefit from sharing their experiences with each other as well as sharing them with her. She does a lot of group work during her classes as well as her labs to facilitate a multi-faceted learning environment. Her students learn from her, from each other and on their own. She believes in creating well-rounded individuals while addressing different learning styles in a family oriented environment.
Stacy teaches science in the Progressive Middle School.
She is kind and creative! She is a Major Creature Teacher and her homemade posters are so cool!
Her house is affectionately called, “The Gurman Zoo!”
In it lives tortoises, rabbits (bred 52 bunnies through covid), hamsters, snakes, ducks… oh, and kids too!
Known as the “Nature Lady,” she loves teaching science crafts at camp!
In her class, Stacy brings different animals each year. In the past, Stacy had Houdini, the iguana who was everyone’s favorite!
Looking for a brilliant teacher and person? Ms. Stacy is truly great!