RESUME
Teaching
Experience​
Stephen F. Austin Middle School, Bryan, Texas
​2007 - 2023
STEM Academy Coordinator
Teacher - Science, Principles of Applied Engineering, Robotics Programming and Design
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Brigham Young University Idaho
2017 - 2020
Online Adjunct Professor - Natural Disasters
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Oakwood Intermediate School, College Station, Texas
1989 - 2004
Teacher - Science, Math
Work
Experience
Bovay Scout Ranch
2012 - 2016
Program Area Director
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Texas Region 4 Education Service Center
2006-2007
Middle School Science Specialist
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NASA - Office of Education
2004 - 2006
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
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United States Department of Agriculture
2003
Research Assistant
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Texas A&M University
2002
Assistant Lecturer - Elementary School Science Methods
Special
Honors
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Texas State Secondary Teacher of the Year 2023
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ITEEA Teacher Excellence Award, 2019
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ITEEA Middle School Program Excellence Award, 2018
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TSA Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2018
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CTAT - Outstanding CTE Program of the Year, 2018
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The Bryan College Station Eagle Reader's Choice Teacher, 2017
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Siemens STEM Institute Fellow, 2012
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HEB Excellence in Education Finalist, 2011
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TAMU Chapter of Sigma Xi Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher of the Year, 2010
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Stephen F. Austin Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2010, 2011, 2023
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Weightless Flight of Discovery, Northrup Grumman, 2009
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Finalist to NASA's Educator Astronaut Program, 2003
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Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, Elementary Science Division, 2002
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Finalist State Farm Science Teacher of the Year, 2001
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TCEA State Technology Teacher of the Year, 2000
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City of College Station Environmental Excellence Award, 1999
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TAMU Chapter of Sigma Xi Outstanding Elementary Science Teacher of the Year, 1999
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Texas A&M Academic Excellence Award, 1999
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Oakwood Intermediate School Teacher of the Year, 1997
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Recipient of the Miller Youth Award 1st Place, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000
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Award of Merit - Keep America Beautiful; Distinguished Merit - Keep Texas Beautiful, 1995
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Top Volunteers Recognition - Young Astronaut Project for Make a Difference Day, 1993
Education & Certifications
Texas A&M University, Masters, Educational Technology
1999
University of Texas at Austin, BS, Geology
1986
Certifications
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Automation and Robotics, Project Lead The Way, 2017
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Computer Science, Texas Education Agency, 2016
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Technology Education, Texas Education Agency 2015
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Professional Certificate in STEM Teaching, Texas A&M University, 2014
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English as a Second Language Certification, Region 6 Service Center 2003
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Science Education Specialist Certification, Texas A&M University 2002
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GLOBE trainer, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi 2002
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Elementary /Earth Science Certification, The University of Texas at Austin 1989
Publications
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Seaperch program curriculum for Robonation, 2023
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Reading to Learn in Science, Grades 6-8, ESC4, 2006
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TAKS Warmups, ESC4, 2006
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Virtual Tour of the George Bush Presidential Museum, 2001
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The Corn Earworm; Friend or Fiend, 1998
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Brazos Valley Animal Shelter activities, 1994
Professional
Activities
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
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ITEEA Membership Committee Chair 2021 - Present
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Society of Elementary Presidential Awardees board member 2021 - present
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ITEEA Conference Program Committee Member, 2018 - Present
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Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Application Reviewer, 2016 - 2018, 2008 - 2012
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National Science Foundation Math & Science Partnership Program Proposal Reviewer, 2012
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Space Foundation Teacher Liaison, 2010 - present
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Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Science 2008 - 2011 GK12 Fellow Sponsor
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NASA 50th Anniversary Essay Evaluator, 2007
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APAST Region 9 Director, 2005 - 2006
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Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching National Reviewer, 2004
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Ecybermission Judge, 2004 - 2017
STATE LEVEL
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Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching State Reviewer, 2016 - 2023, 2012 - 2013, 2003 - 2004
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LOCAL LEVEL
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FIRST LEGO League Coach, 2017 - 2022
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TSA Chapter/ TEAMS Advisor, 2015 - 2023
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STEM Academy Coordinator, 2008 - 2023
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BEST Robotics Coach, 2008 - 2016
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Teacher Advancement Program Mentor, 2007 - 2011
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Young Astronaut Club Sponsor, 1992 - 2004
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