Maafi Cook-Gueye
About Maafi Cook-Gueye
Maafi Cook-Gueye is an educational content producer with over 30 years of experience in science education, known for her innovative teaching methods involving practical projects like roller coasters and maglev vehicles.
Maafi Cook-Gueye: Educational Content Producer
Maafi Cook-Gueye serves as an Educational Content Producer. With an extensive career spanning over 30 years, she has significantly contributed to science education. Her role involves creating and overseeing educational content that engages and challenges students across various grade levels.
Over 30 Years in Science Education
Maafi Cook-Gueye has dedicated more than three decades to science education. Her experience includes teaching in the classroom, serving as a principal, and founding a school. Throughout her career, she has inspired countless students through hands-on projects like roller coasters, human-sized cardboard boats, and maglev vehicles, emphasizing experiential learning.
Innovative Hands-On Projects
Maafi Cook-Gueye is known for incorporating innovative, hands-on projects into her teaching. Her learners have engaged in building roller coasters, crafting human-sized cardboard boats, and creating maglev vehicles. These projects not only make learning more interactive but also help students understand complex scientific principles through practical application.
Favorite Mosa Mack Units: Design Thinking and Atoms & Molecules
Among her favorite Mosa Mack units, Maafi Cook-Gueye particularly enjoys Design Thinking and Atoms & Molecules. She appreciates the complexity of how students at different grade levels approach the challenges in Design Thinking. Additionally, she values the Atoms & Molecules unit for its ability to transform abstract scientific concepts into tangible learning experiences.
Maafi Cook-Gueye: Founder and Principal
In addition to her roles in the classroom, Maafi Cook-Gueye has experience as a school founder and principal. These roles have allowed her to shape educational environments and curricula directly, fostering a holistic approach to science education.