Faculty & Staff

At Boise State I work in both IDoTeach – preparing science teachers – and in CIFS. My commitment to science education stems from a love of science (especially physics!) and a conviction that liberal education, publicly funded research, and academic debate are critical for a just democracy to thrive. I’m proud to work in a public university and prepare public school teachers, especially here in Idaho.

I can help you with questions about our department and programs, and with considering a STEM teaching career or engaging in science education research.

At Boise State I assist the day-to-day operations of the IDoTeach program. My goal is for the program to operate smoothly so that faculty and students can focus on what they are here for – excellence in STEM education. I also enjoy being involved in initiatives across campus that make it a more connected and collaborative environment.

I can help with application questions, self enrollment codes, course permission numbers, materials requests and more. If you have a question and don’t know who to ask, I can help direct you to the right person!

At Boise State I teach primarily in the IDoTeach Program where students pursuing STEM degrees are seeking a teaching certificate.  I enjoy sharing my teaching expertise as students engage in and learn the art of teaching STEM. Prior to my time at Boise State I spent 21 years teaching in public schools.

I can help you find information and answer questions about our STEM teacher preparation program and how you can add this emphasis to your degree.

I teach field-based STEM-ED classes for IDoTeach and graduate classes for GC-MILL. I am also the director of the Regional Math Center. Formerly, I taught secondary mathematics and was a K-12 instructional coach. I am passionate about increasing students’ opportunities to make sense of and engage with mathematics.

I can help you with the critical decision to become an educator and connect you with opportunities and people that can enhance your learning and teaching practices.

I teach and co-teach field-based STEM Education courses for the IDoTeach program. I coordinate between the College of Education, IDoTeach and local districts to provide high quality field placements for secondary science candidates. I’m the IDoTeach science faculty advocate. Additionally, I serve as the program’s outreach coordinator to support our efforts in providing access and engagement for our P-12 students and their families. 

I can help get you field experiences that guide your journey into a secondary science teaching position. I’ll work with department advisors and districts to individualize your degree and credential to maximize your learning and potential. 

At Boise State I work in both IDoTeach and in Curriculum, Instruction and Foundational Studies (CIFS). I am passionate about bridging academic theory in education with classroom  instruction. Prior to coming to Boise State I worked as a 6-12 science teacher in Meridian, STEM and Education faculty at the College of Western Idaho, and a reading clinician on the Crow Indian Reservation.

I can help you with questions about IDoTeach and elementary science education, as well as more specific questions related to culturally responsive pedagogy at the confluence of Indigenous ways of knowing and Western science for American Indian students.