A former secondary science teacher, she currently teaches secondary and early childhood science methods and technolgy courses. She has been involved in several grant-funded projects that aim to implement science reform recomendations in the elementary classroom. Charlene M. Czerniak is a professor at The University of Toledo in Curriculum and Instruction. A former elementary teacher in Bowling Green, OH, she has authored and co-authored over 40 articles. She has also published a book, two chapters in books, and illustrated 12 children's science education books. Her publications have appeared in The Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Journal of Science Teacher Education, School Science and Mathematics, Science Scope, and Science and Children.