When Nebraska adopted the Career and College Ready Standards for Science in 2017, our state demonstrated that we wanted to create inclusive classrooms that will allow all students to learn science as scientists. As Noyce Master Teacher Fellow, I would like to help establish statewide mentorship programs for new teachers that focus on inquiry-based instruction. By pairing master science teachers with novice science teachers - not only will new teachers be supported as they adjust to teaching, but this will also hopefully increase teacher retention while reducing the workload of implementing inquiry-based instruction.

Leadership experience in science education:

District Curriculum Writing, New Teacher Mentor, OPS Chemistry Professional Learning Community Member