ABOUT ME
Currently, I am the science instructional facilitator (coach) for Sartori Elementary in Renton, Washington. I recently graduated with my PhD from the University of Washington, Seattle in Science Education. I have previously taught bilingual 4th grade as a classroom teacher, served as a PreK-6th grade district science instructional coach, and now teach K-8 science teaching methods to pre-service teachers. I have also written elementary science curriculum guides and facilitated regional professional learning experiences for in-service K-12 science teachers. My current research and professional work focuses on how adult learning experiences, such as instructional coaching, support elementary teacher learning around planning for and facilitating whole-class sense-making discussions in science.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Professional Learning: Responsive Coaching
How does responsive coaching support teachers in taking up responsive teaching practices?
2014-2018
University of Washington, Seattle
Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education
Classroom discourse: Whole-class sense-making
What combinations of conditions support rigorous and equitable sense-making during whole-class science discussions?
2011-2014
University of Washington, Seattle
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education
2001-2004
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Psychology