Dr. Houtz taught in elementary and secondary schools in three states and served as Science Supervisor for Omaha Public Schools. In addition to teaching science and mathematics methods courses, she has been Co-Director of the HHMI Build a Human Project, Education Evaluation Specialist for HPPI and Education Team member for Brains Rule! Neuroscience Expositions. Her areas of research include evaluation of health science outreach projects and modification of science instruction for diverse classroom communities.