Brian Gates (Science - 7th Grade)

Email: gatesb@pearlandisd.org
School Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx

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Teacher Bio

“I believe that everyone should have their mind blown at least once a day! No one is dumb who is curious. The people who don’t ask questions remain clueless throughout their lives” – Neil deGrasse Tyson

Hello, I am Mr. Brian Gates! Welcome to our 7^th Grade Science Class. I love “all-things Science”! It is my hope to share my desire and passion for nature and the outdoors, and I plan to bring my enthusiasm for learning and my real-world experiences to the classroom each and every day!

I grew up in upstate New York and earned my Master’s Degree in Geology from the University of Buffalo. I studied Paleontology, where I researched a variety of fossils, volcanic ash layers, and plate tectonics to help understand evolution and the ecosystems of the ancient Atlantic Ocean. It was amazing stuff! Prior to teaching, I worked as a Geologist in the oil and gas industry where I mapped geologic rock layers to explore for oil, and worked on several drilling rigs to personally guide drilling operations for over 300 oil and gas wells in New York, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Montana, and Texas.

I am very excited to be part of the winning team in Pearland, and I look forward to working closely with all of my students. To parents, I invite you to become an active partner of mine to help provide the best educational experience possible for my students, so please feel free to contact me at any time with any suggestions, questions, or concerns.