She completed her undergraduate work in chemistry at Willamette University and earned her graduate degree in science education from Stanford University in Education. Her 25 year teaching career emphasizes creating a questioning and thoughtful community, with confident, life long learners, and leaders. Her expertise in inquiry, research projects, addressing the needs of a wide range of students, developing academic language for all, and coaching make her an outstanding addition to the ChemEx2 team. In addition to being a teacher leader during the summer, this year she will work with participating teachers through out the school year supporting their implementation of ChemEx2 ideas and principles.