For over ten years, I have been passionately dedicated to science curriculum, instruction and assessment. After teaching in middle school science classrooms in Florida and Hawaiʻi, I am now based in California's Bay Area. Below are some of my recent professional distinctions. For more detailed information about my experience, please click the Resume tab.
Ethnomathematics and STEM Institute (2016-2017): one of 20 teachers in Hawaiʻi selected as an Institute scholar; participated in yearlong professional learning including coursework, Hawaiian culture-based field experiences and curriculum development.
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (2015-2016): one of 11 nationally-selected secondary STEM educators selected; served for one year as an Education Policy Fellow in the US Senate, Washington, D.C.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher-at Sea (2015): one of 22 nationally-selected educators selected; assisted with fisheries data collection for pollock acoustic-trawl survey aboard the NOAA ship Oscar Dyson in Alaska and designed classroom lessons related to fisheries science and NOAA careers.
National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (2014): one of 25 nationally-selected educators honored for their commitment to teaching geoliteracy; participated in yearlong professional learning including an expedition to Arctic Svalbard, media and community outreach, and curriculum development.
St. Lucie County Teacher of the Year (2012): selected from hundreds through competitive interview/observation process to be honored as top teacher in large Florida school district.
Ethnomathematics and STEM Institute (2016-2017): one of 20 teachers in Hawaiʻi selected as an Institute scholar; participated in yearlong professional learning including coursework, Hawaiian culture-based field experiences and curriculum development.
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (2015-2016): one of 11 nationally-selected secondary STEM educators selected; served for one year as an Education Policy Fellow in the US Senate, Washington, D.C.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher-at Sea (2015): one of 22 nationally-selected educators selected; assisted with fisheries data collection for pollock acoustic-trawl survey aboard the NOAA ship Oscar Dyson in Alaska and designed classroom lessons related to fisheries science and NOAA careers.
National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (2014): one of 25 nationally-selected educators honored for their commitment to teaching geoliteracy; participated in yearlong professional learning including an expedition to Arctic Svalbard, media and community outreach, and curriculum development.
St. Lucie County Teacher of the Year (2012): selected from hundreds through competitive interview/observation process to be honored as top teacher in large Florida school district.
#PLANTCELLBLINGI am so proud of the music video a group of my seventh grade students at Le Jardin Academy produced for Plant Cell Bling (to the tune of Drake's Hotline Bling). The song teaches cell organelles and their functions. I wrote the lyrics, but the song really comes to life when performed by Richard Yoon. Watch it here (click 'subtitles on' to read lyrics)...
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At National Geographic Headquarters, Washington D.C.
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#RENEWABLESMy friends Josh Sneiderman and Erin Twamley wrote a book for young people called Renewable Energy: Discover the Fuel of the Future. Learn the science of renewables through 20 hands-on activites. You can order a copy here! And check out my video poem book review...
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#ONEGIANTLEAPI created this short video poem for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's #OneGiantLeap for the Ocean contest, and I was named the Grand Prize Winner! The prize was a trip to WHOI to welcome their new research ship the R/V Neil Armstrong. Watch my entry here...
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