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Current Role:
Ph.D. Student, Science Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Associate Instructor, Teacher Development Program
Education:
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Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction – Science Education, Indiana University (2024–present)
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M.S. in Mind, Brain & Teaching + STEM Instructional Leadership, Johns Hopkins University
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M.S. in Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CA PreK–5)
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B.A. in Fine Art (Graphic Design), University of Southern California
Professional Experience:
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Science Curriculum Writer, EduSmart (2023–2024)
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K/1 Public School Teacher, Creative Arts Charter, San Francisco (2016–2023)
Fellowships & Grants:
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Daisy M. and Vivian L. Jones Fellowship ($5,000, 2025–2026): Funding for Pop-Up Science Sparks, a traveling science exhibit for elementary schools
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E. Wayne Gross Memorial Fellowship ($3,250, 2025–2026): Action research on formative assessment strategies in preservice science education
Presentations:
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INAEYC Early Childhood Conference (2025)
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US Play Coalition Conference (2025)
Teaching:
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E328: Science in the Elementary School (Preservice Teacher Methods Course)
Professional Service:
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Committee Member, NARST Scholarship Committee (2025–2027)
Affiliations:
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Graduate Student Member, NARST (2025–present)
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Graduate Student Member, ASTE (2025–present)