Who We Are
Meet The Team
Marian Wagner has found teaching to be a life-altering, portable skill.
She strives to infuse mystery, drama and discovery in her units and underscores the development of critical thinking.
Marian strongly believes that students must have the opportunity and room to investigate, reflect and communicate their ideas.
Her current passion is inspiring empathy for those who have lost their homes through misfortune.
Our Goals
To inspire an awareness of, and empathy for, the many world citizens who face forced evacuations from their homes, localities and/or countries.
To encourage thoughtful conversations on today’s global challenges using inquiry method and role play.
To prompt students to think about and debate the notion that we are all connected and that global solutions are dependent on the responsibility, concern and cooperation of the global community.
What's it all about?
Kepler’s STARS is a three-unit simulation program for middle school students that explores the emotional and economic strife experienced by those who are forced to flee when disaster strikes. It can be taught in its entirety, or paused at the end of each unit. Kepler’s STARS is available as a digital file and contains detailed lesson plans, supporting materials, live url links, voice tracks, differentiated activities and more.