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Diplomas / Degrees

PhD Science Education, University of California Santa Barbara (2009)
MA Education, Curriculum and instruction, Chapman University (2003)
BA Biology, University of Southern California (1997)

Recent Courses

Science And Technology In Childhood Education
Unified Science For Elementary Teachers
Unified Science For Elementary Teachers Lab

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Inquiry-based instruction
Model-based inquiry
Differentiated instruction in Science
English Language Development in Science

Research Interests

Preservice and Inservice Teacher Education
Science Education (P-20)
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Model-based Inquiry
Bridging Standardized Testing and Teaching with Inquiry
Classroom Management

Grants / Sponsored Research

NSF 2009 Noyce Teacher Scholarship $900,000 (UCSB)