Tim Yoder

Tim felt called to be a teacher after he had a life-changing teacher in the fifth grade. He began his career in a rural school in Oklahoma, where he also drove a school bus every morning and afternoon.

After 12 years, he and his wife moved to Gwinnett County, GA, where he spent the next 31 years teaching fifth grade and middle school math and science. During seven of those years he was also an adjunct professor at Brenau University teaching undergraduate and graduate education courses. In all those years he gained increasing understanding teaching neurodivergent students.

Tim earned National Board Certification in the area of Middle School Science. He has presented at various conferences, including the National Science Teachers Association national convention. He was also voted teacher of the year at three schools where he taught.

Though officially retired after a 43-year career in the classroom, Tim has no plans to spend the rest of his life on the sidelines. His current educational activities include mentoring teachers, presenting science demonstrations and lessons at schools and camps, participating in a number of tutoring programs, and creating teaching resources.

Tim is living the dream with his wife Sherri in Lawrenceville, GA. They have three adult children.