Pickford Film Center Bellingham, WA
Jenna Samora
Middle School Science Teacher
The NeverEnding Story— Run, Atreyu, run!
Program Description
From the Sphinxes' Gate to escaping destruction of The Nothing, Atreyu experienced a number of blasts, beams, and explosions on his adventure across Fantasia. Fairhaven Middle School science teacher, Jenna Samora demonstrates safe pyrotechnic experiments kids can try at home. It's a blast!
Presented At
Pickford Film Center Bellingham, WA
Film Synopsis
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.
On his way to school, Bastian (Barret Oliver) ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive.
Photo credit: Warner Bros.
About the Speaker
Jenna Samora, a dedicated middle school teacher at Fairhaven Middle School in Bellingham, Washington. A native of Eatonville, Washington, Samora holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in Spanish and chemistry, along with a master’s degree in science teaching from Northern Arizona University. Her deep love for science was nurtured by her mother, a biologist for Mount Rainier National Park, who introduced her to the wonders of the natural world. Samora’s passion for hands-on learning blossomed during her time as an outdoor education instructor, where she discovered the power of experiential education to engage and inspire students. Samora has been teaching for eleven years. Starting her career teaching Science and Engineering in Flagstaff, AZ at Sinagua Middle School's Middle School Institute of Science and Engineering. Then with eight years of teaching experience in Bellingham Public Schools. Samora has created a dynamic STEM curriculum that emphasizes interactive, real-world learning, continuing to spark curiosity in her students from grades six through eight.