Doug Verner has an amazing breadth of knowledge in a large variety of science topics. His enthusiasm for science was infectious to the students whom he instructed. I also found him to be a mentor to me, always available to help me enlarge my understanding of the material I was unfamiliar with.

Mr. Verner has always been a blessing to both me and my class for science labs.  His love of science is contagious and it shows whenever he instructs my class. He just recently came to my class and led a demonstration on the different type of rocks and how to identify them. The class left with a deeper understanding of how scientist in the field can test rocks/minerals and classify them. He did a fantastic job engaging the students as always!

My kindergarten class could not wait to see Mr. Verner.  They LOVED science time with Mr. Verner because he made everything come alive to them. His “hands-on” demonstrations and enthusiasm for what he presented would cause them to walk away with a renewed appreciation of science.  He also always gave the students a chance to handle materials which enabled them to walk away with applicable knowledge.