STEM+Institute+Fellows+2012


 * __**Alabama**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Beth%20Keller.jpg caption=" Beth Keller "]] || **Beth Keller, Hampton Cove, AL**

Beth Keller of Huntsville, Alabama, teaches sixth grade math and Pre-AP math at Hampton Cove Middle School. She also coaches the math team and has sponsored robotics teams. Beth received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from the University of North Alabama and worked in the field of banking for 12 years. While working as an elementary school computer resource specialist, she pursued her Master of Arts in Elementary Education. Beth is a graduate of Boeing Space Academy for Educators. In 2011, she was chosen as the Huntsville Council of PTAs Middle School Teacher of the Year. "STEM education is a great fit for me because it combines my passions of math, technology, and space science. I am truly honored to be chosen as a Siemens STEM Institute Fellow. I look forward to having the opportunity to advance my expertise in STEM education and then bringing these valuable STEM learning experiences back to my bring back to my students.” ||
 * Hampton Cove Middle School**
 * __**Alaska**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Alysha%20Gates.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Alysha Gates "]] || **Alysha Gates, Anchorage, AK**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Alysha%20Gates.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Alysha Gates "]] || **Alysha Gates, Anchorage, AK**

Alysha Gates is a first year mathematics teacher at Polaris K-12 and Steller Secondary School in the Anchorage School District. She received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Mathematics Education from Corban University in Salem, OR. She plans on pursuing a Master’s in Secondary Mathematics Education in the near future. “I am very excited about taking part in the Siemens STEM Institute because of the opportunity for collaboration and growth as a teacher. I look forward to translating what I learn into classroom practice to help students see the value in STEM education and prepare them to navigate today’s science and technology driven world.” ||
 * Polaris K-12 School**
 * __**Arkansas**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Fred%20Hopkins.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Fred Hopkins "]] || **Fred Hopkins, Eureka Springs, AR**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Fred%20Hopkins.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Fred Hopkins "]] || **Fred Hopkins, Eureka Springs, AR**

Fred Hopkins of Eureka Springs, Arkansas teaches 6th grade Science and Language Arts at Eureka Springs Middle School. Fred teaches an integrated curriculum where Science drives the literacy with a strong emphasis on writing and non-fiction reading .Fred graduated from West Chester State University in West Chester, PA. He has over twenty years experience in both private and public school. As an active member of the Arkansas Geographic Alliance, Fred served as a teacher-consultant and presenter. He attended the National Geographic Society Alliance Leadership Academy and received a distinguished teaching award from the National Council for Geographic Education. Fred is a graduate of the Arkansas Leadership Academy and was a finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year in 2000. He has been a four time recipient of the Arkansas Community Foundation SIMS (Science in Middle School) grant. He currently serves as vice-president of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library Board of Trustees. "I am excited and honored to have been chosen as a STEM fellow. I look forward to enhancing and boosting my own skill set as a teacher annd bringing back an array of new skills and strategies to benefit my students. I hope to serve as both a model. STEM taecher and ambassador to my community and school district." ||
 * Eureka Springs Middle School**
 * __**Arizona**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Nancy%20Foote.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Nancy Foote "]] || **Nancy Foote, Gilbert, AZ**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Nancy%20Foote.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Nancy Foote "]] || **Nancy Foote, Gilbert, AZ**

Nancy Foote, of Gilbert, AZ, teaches 8th grade science at San Tan Elementary School in the Higley Unified School District in Gilbert, AZ. After receiving a B.S. in Chemistry from the Loyola University of Chicago, she worked as a chemist for 4 years. She later decided to share her passion for science and math with students and earned a Master’s in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. Nancy is a National Board Certified Teacher and an Arizona Master Teacher. “I’m thrilled to be part of the Siemens STEM Institute. My students, who are digital natives, are our hope for the future. Providing them with high quality, engaging and challenging lessons and activities will better prepare them for college and beyond. To get them excited about STEM careers they must have rich experience. The Siemens STEM Institute will give me tools I need to do that." ||
 * San Tan Elementary School**
 * __**California**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Emilie%20Hill.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Emilie Hill "]] || **Emilie Hill, Los Angeles, CA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Emilie%20Hill.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Emilie Hill "]] || **Emilie Hill, Los Angeles, CA**

Emilie Hill graduated from Pepperdine University with a B.S. in Chemistry and is in her fifth year teaching for the School for Environmental Studies program at John Marshall High School. She currently teaches A.P. Physics and Chemistry, and serves as the head swim coach for Marshall's League championship swim team. In 2009, Emilie was awarded an Amgen fellowship to NSTA's New Science Teacher Academy, and in 2010 she received an AP Fellows Grant in physics. "It is important to remember that we need to encourage our students to see science and math in a different light-if we can get them more interested through hands-on activities they will learn without it seeming like work. Every student needs to graduate with data analysis skills and the ability to explain and elaborate on their ideas. I am honored to be participating in this year's STEM Institute and am looking forward to learning how to creatively get my students more involved with science and technology." ||
 * John Marshall High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Kathleen%20Diver.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Kathleen Diver "]] || **Kathleen Diver, Rancho Cucamonga, CA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Kathleen%20Diver.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Kathleen Diver "]] || **Kathleen Diver, Rancho Cucamonga, CA**

Kathy Diver teaches 9th and 10th grade students in college prep classes of Earth Science and Biology at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She worked full time while attending the University of La Verne part time and earned her B.S. in Environmental Biology in 1989. She has been teaching science full time since that time at the high school and middle school levels while also earning her Master's in Science Education (ULV, 1997). "It is such an honor to be selected for the Siemens STEM Institute and I am very excited to attend, so that I can continue my life long quest for continued learning. When I return, our learning community (students and colleagues) will benefit as I share what I have learned with my classes and during formal and informal staff development situations." ||
 * Los Osos High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Michelle%20Meijer.jpg caption=" Michelle Meijer "]] || **Michelle Meijer, Eastvale, CA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Michelle%20Meijer.jpg caption=" Michelle Meijer "]] || **Michelle Meijer, Eastvale, CA**

Michelle Meijer is a 10th through 12th grade Physics and Astronomy teacher at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, California. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley and her Masters in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix. As a new teacher who has only been in the classroom for three years she seeks out every possible occasion to improve her teaching skills and is excited to have the opportunity to learn from fellow professionals and scientists at the institute. "I am extremely honored to have been chosen to attend the institute and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with my fellow teachers to improve my STEM teaching abilities. I hope to share my skills and knowledge of modern technology while learning how to better incorporate STEM activities into my classroom, in an effort to prepare the students of today for the STEM careers of tomorrow." ||
 * Eleanor Roosevelt High School**
 * __**Colorado**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Meg%20Mangino.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Meg Mangino "]] || **Meg Mangino, Bennett, CO**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Meg%20Mangino.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Meg Mangino "]] || **Meg Mangino, Bennett, CO**

Meg Mangino earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education Certification from the University of Northern Colorado. To earn her minor in Earth Science, Meg spent a year at University College, Cork in Ireland. Meg teaches high school Biology, Physical Earth Science, and Anatomy and Physiology in Bennett, Colorado. Last year, Meg successfully 'flipped her classroom' as part of the district's inititave to introduce more technology into the classroom. "I am so excited about my appointment as a STEM fellow. It gives me the opportunity to access experiences, technology, and ideas from other teachers so that I can pass on great new things to my students!" ||
 * Bennett High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Michele%20Burke.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Michele Burke "]] || **Michele Burke, Woodland Park, CO**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Michele%20Burke.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Michele Burke "]] || **Michele Burke, Woodland Park, CO**

Michele Burke teaches High School Algebra, Computer Science, and Introduction to Engineering/ Applied Mathematics. Michele is a member of the district technology advisory group and serves on her school leadership team as the CS department leader. She received a Bachelor of Science in Farm and Ranch Management and Certification in Secondary Mathematics Education from Colorado State University. This year she was the High School Finalist in the LEGO Smart Creativity Video Contest and was asked to attend the LEGO STEM symposium in St. Louis, MO. Michele is using the contest award to build a competitive robotics club at the school. "I am extremely exited to be attending the Institute and having the opportunity to work with other teachers from around the country to build a more cohesive understanding of STEM education and share what I learn with coworkers. I'm looking forward to sharing my experience with students and showing them future STEM career possibilities." ||
 * Woodland Park High School**
 * __**Connecticut**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jennifer%20Bausch.jpg caption=" Jennifer Bausch "]] || **Jennifer Bausch, Stonington, CT**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jennifer%20Bausch.jpg caption=" Jennifer Bausch "]] || **Jennifer Bausch, Stonington, CT**

Jennifer Bausch teaches 7th grade science at Mystic Middle School in Stonington, CT. For the past 18 years, she has been ensuring that her students are enthusiastic about science concepts through active, inquiry-based teaching methods. She has recently earned her Administrative Certification at Sacred Heart University and has co-written a middle school biotechnology unit for Beyond Benign, a non-profit science organization in Cambridge, MA. “I am very excited to be a participant in Siemens STEM Institute. As a middle school teacher, I know that I am teaching a very pivotal age. It’s an age where students often change their feelings about the science, technology, engineering and math content and I make it my mission to “catch” them. I want them to be actively engaged in STEM learning and realize its importance in the world today. I am looking forward to discovering new, exciting ways to introduce my students and fellow educators to STEM concepts." ||
 * Mystic Middle School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Behn%20Sikora.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Behn Sikora "]] || **Behn Sikora, Wethersfield, CT**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Behn%20Sikora.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Behn Sikora "]] || **Behn Sikora, Wethersfield, CT**


 * Silas Deane Middle School**

Behn Sikora is a Technology and Engineering Education teacher in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He teaches structures, electronics and innovation at Silas Deane Middle School and robotics at Wethersfield High School. He has enjoyed teaching a variety of enrichment classes to middle school students at Manchester Community College and mentors the Silas Deane Middle School VEX robotics team. He is the newsletter and website editor for the Connecticut Technology Education Association and a member of the ITEEA. "I am very excited to be selected as a STEM Institute Fellow because I want to learn about new instructional strategies and technology resources that he can use to help prepare my students for future STEM careers." ||
 * __**Florida**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jim%20Ciotkosz.jpg caption=" Jim Ciotkosz "]] || **James Ciotkosz, Davie, FL**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jim%20Ciotkosz.jpg caption=" Jim Ciotkosz "]] || **James Ciotkosz, Davie, FL**

Jim Ciotkosz teaches Principles of Engineering to 9 -12 grade students at Western High School, Broward County where he also sponsors the Western Engineering Club which participates in the Annual Broward SECME Olympiad and Broward Student Technology Association’s Annual Competition. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Technology Education at CUNY@ City College, and a Master’s of Science in Special Education at Dowling University, Jim taught 6th through 12th grade, Technology Education on Long Island, NY. Mr. C, as called by his students, has 15 years experience in Public Education, has had the privilege of writing curriculum for NYS Dept of Education, served on the Board for Long Island Learn and Serve and has achieved the Certification level of MasterCam Certified Instructor. “I am looking forward to participating in this summer’s Siemens STEM Institute, especially working with my peers from around the country. Exposure to Resources, Partnerships, Leading Industry Specialists and with Colleges and Universities will help to infuse my curriculum with fresh, innovative ideas for authentic 'hands-on' learning opportunities”. ||
 * Western High School**
 * __**Georgia**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/David%20Johnson.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" David Johnson "]] || **David Johnson, Cumming, GA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/David%20Johnson.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" David Johnson "]] || **David Johnson, Cumming, GA**

David Johnson of Cumming, Georgia, teaches the Georgia Pre-Engineering Curriculum in the Forsyth County School System. David is the Engineering Lead Teacher for a multidisciplinary team of teachers within the STEM Academy located at Forsyth Central High School in Cumming. After graduating from Auburn University, Alabama, in 1984 with a Bachelor of Industrial Design, David worked in the Trade Show Industry for many years. Coaching the Odyssey of the Mind Creative Problem-Solving Program as his daughter came through the Gwinnett County School System in Georgia ignited a passion for teaching and in 2002, David left the corporate arena to pursue a teaching certificate through an Alternative Teacher Certification Program. David is currently completing his 10th year in the classroom. "Being chosen as one of the Siemens STEM Institute participants is an incredible honor and I am very excited about the things I will learn, relationships I will form, and most importantly; the lessons and activities I will bring back to share with my students." ||
 * West Forsyth High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Nicole%20Ice.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Nicole Ice "]] || **Nicole Ice, Marietta, GA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Nicole%20Ice.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Nicole Ice "]] || **Nicole Ice, Marietta, GA**

Nicole Foster Ice, Ph.D., of Marietta, Georgia, teaches middle grades mathematics at Eastside Christian School and works with her husband, Ron Ice, P.E., in their engineering firm, SafeTech, Inc. With extensive experience teaching mathematics at the middle school, high school, and university levels, Dr. Ice enthusiastically promotes the learning of mathematics by all students. "I am so excited for the learning opportunity that I will experience at the Siemens STEM Institute! I believe students will be pursuing educational and career goals that are, more than ever, closely associated with science, technology, engineering, and mathematical knowledge. The STEM Institute will provide an opportunity for me to improve my teaching in the area of real-world applications of STEM subject matter, and thus will allow me to better serve students in my mathematics classes." ||
 * Eastside Christian School**
 * __**Indiana**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Matthew%20Putman.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Matthew Putman "]] || **Matthew Putman, Westfield, IN**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Matthew%20Putman.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Matthew Putman "]] || **Matthew Putman, Westfield, IN**

Matthew Putman teaches 9th-12th grade Engineering and Technology Education classes at Westfield High School in Westfield, Indiana. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Technology from Purdue University. After spending a year training engineers on advanced modeling software, Matthew realized his true calling was teaching, specifically at the high school level. For the past eight years, he has taught pre-engineering courses from the extensive training he has received from Project Lead The Way. Additionally, he has been recognized by several professional organizations and awarded – The National School Boards Association a “20 to Watch” Educator, IPL Golden Apple Educator, and three Westfield Education Foundation Grants. “I am excited to take what I learn at the Siemens STEM Institute and apply it in my classroom activities to further motivate and inspire my student’s interest in all four areas of STEM. I also plan on collaborating and sharing the information with my fellow teachers.” ||
 * Westfield High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Leslie%20Hook.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Leslie Hook "]] || **Leslie Hook, Fort Wayne, IN**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Leslie%20Hook.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Leslie Hook "]] || **Leslie Hook, Fort Wayne, IN**

Leslie Hook received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Indiana University, with concentrations in earth, life, and physical sciences. She teaches 7th grade science at Woodside Middle School, part of the Southwest Allen County Schools district, in Fort Wayne, IN. Leslie enjoys being involved in her school community and has previously served as the science mentor for the Academic Superbowl Competition and as a cross country coach. She was also the program director for SACS Adventure Program from 2007-2009, leading students on wilderness excursions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Minnesota. “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to attend the Siemens’ Institute this summer. I am looking forward to collaborating with fellow educators and learning from leading STEM experts and innovators. I believe that STEM education experiences are critical to helping students develop their problem-solving skills and their creativity. I will be excited to return to Woodside and share my experiences with my students and colleagues.” ||
 * Woodside Middle School**
 * __**Kansas**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Marilyn%20Fox.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Marilyn Fox "]] || **Marilyn Fox, Manhattan, KS**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Marilyn%20Fox.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Marilyn Fox "]] || **Marilyn Fox, Manhattan, KS**

Marilyn Broadie Fox, of Manhattan, Kansas teaches 8th grade Physical Science at Anthony Middle School. She received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Kansas State University. Before teaching, she worked in a research lab and always had a passion for science. Throughout her 30 years of teaching, she extended her knowledge by participating in many workshops and classes including Particle Physics Boot Camp at Fermilab in Illinois (2010) and INSIGHT GK-12 at Kansas State University (2011). “I am very excited about attending the STEM Institute. I am always looking for ways to enrich my students and encourage them to pursue STEM careers!" ||
 * Susan B. Anthony Middle School**
 * __**Maryland**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Lawrence%20Ryan.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Lawrence Ryan "]] || **Lawrence Ryan, Berlin, MD**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Lawrence%20Ryan.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Lawrence Ryan "]] || **Lawrence Ryan, Berlin, MD**

Lawrence Ryan received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and history, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts education, and a Masters in Technology Education from The University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Lawrence teaches grades 10-12 technology education and serves as the chairman of technology education department at Stephen Decatur High School. He also serves as advisor to the Stephen Decatur HS engineering club. The SDHS engineering club has entered the 2012 Baltimore and Washington regional FIRST Robotics competitions, and 2007-2011 Cargo Ship engineering competitions at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Honors received by Lawrence are: 2010 Stephen Decatur High school teacher of the year, and Lawrence earned the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards teaching certificate in 2008. In February 2012, Lawrence had his STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) activity, “Featherweight Challenge” published in The Technology Teacher, the journal of the International Technology Engineering Educators Association. "Being selected as part of the 2012 STEM institute is an exciting honor that can help improve STEM education programs in Worcester County Maryland. I hope that through collaboration with teachers from around the nation I will be able to better implement STEM programs and activities in Worcester County." ||
 * Stephen Decatur High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Kevin%20Garner.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Kevin Garner "]] || **Kevin Garner, Arnold, MD**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Kevin%20Garner.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Kevin Garner "]] || **Kevin Garner, Arnold, MD**

Kevin S. Garner, of Severna Park, Maryland, teaches 8th grade science at Severn River Middle School in Arnold, Maryland. After receiving a B.S. in Microbiology from Louisiana Tech University, he worked as the laboratory director for an international veterinary laboratory; taught clinical microbiology, immunology, virology and parasitology to sophomore medical students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as well as served as the director of information technology and research programming. He later decided to share his passion for science with students and earned a M.A. in Leadership in Teaching from College of Notre Dame of Maryland. “I am very excited to participate in the Siemens STEM Institute because of the remarkable opportunities that it will provide my future students. STEM education promotes key 21st century skills such as teamwork, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It helps students reach their highest potential, thus prepares them for lifelong learning that is required in a 21st century global society.” ||
 * Severn River Middle School**
 * __**Massachusetts**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Colleen%20Werner.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Colleen Werner "]] || **Colleen Werner, Ipswich, MA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Colleen%20Werner.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Colleen Werner "]] || **Colleen Werner, Ipswich, MA**

Colleen Werner teaches calculus, algebra II and personal finance at Ipswich High School in Massachusetts, and has been teaching and tutoring math students for 12 years. Her teaching philosophy is to make math more relevant to high school students by engaging them in more meaningful problem-solving activities. Prior to pursuing a career in education, Colleen worked for a community development organization in Zimbabwe and as a consultant to the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C.. In addition to teaching, Colleen provides professional development to teachers in the use of TI Nspire calculators. Colleen holds a Masters in the Art of Teaching from the University of Maryland, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa. “My high school math students are most engaged when we use technology to solve authentic problems. The Siemens STEM Institute will help me develop learning activities that are more closely aligned with the way math is used in the 21st Century workplace." ||
 * Ipswich High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Maureen%20Parker.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Maureen Parker "]] || **Maureen Parker, Billerica, MA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Maureen%20Parker.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Maureen Parker "]] || **Maureen Parker, Billerica, MA**

Maureen Parker received a Bachelor of Science in Biology at C.W. Post College and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. She has taught eighth grade physical science at the Locke Middle School in Billerica since 2001, after a 16 year career in industry as an electron microscopist, histotechnician, and environmental chemist. She was selected for the Massachusetts Institute for New Teachers (MINT) program in 2001 and chosen to attend the U.S. Space and Rocket Educator Space Academy in 2007. She has served as one of the STEM fellows for the Northeast Network Pipeline project in Billerica and was a semifinalist for the 2011 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. “The Siemens STEM Institute appointment is a valuable opportunity for me to share ideas and gather information to better educate my students in the STEM fields. I want them to have the advantages of the same knowledge base as students from across the nation and to be motivated and ready for the global job market in the future.” ||
 * Locke Middle School**
 * __**Minnesota**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jamie%20Campbell.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Jamie Campbell "]] || **Jamie Campbell, Pine City, MN**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jamie%20Campbell.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Jamie Campbell "]] || **Jamie Campbell, Pine City, MN**

Jamie Campbell received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a Master of Science in Teaching from the College of St. Scholastica. Jamie teaches 8th grade Earth & Space science at Pine City Schools. She recently received an Exemplary Grant facilitating a STEM initiative including integrating Discovery Education technology for the district and piloting a program for online textbooks. She is also serving as the coordinator for a school-wide science fair. Jamie was also invited to be part of a curriculum development focus group at Oak Ridge Associated Universities, working to modernize lessons on nuclear energy for use in middle schools. " I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be in the forefront of the necessary changes in education. This experience will undoubtedly provide me with additional tools to incorporate those changes in my classroom and district. It is an exciting time to see STEM education be the center of reinventing our culture and expanding the opportunities our students will have to be leaders in a transforming economy." ||
 * Pine City Junior/Senior High School**
 * __**Missouri**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Rob%20Lamb.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Rob Lamb "]] || **Rob Lamb, Maryland Heights, MO**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Rob%20Lamb.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Rob Lamb "]] || **Rob Lamb, Maryland Heights, MO**

Rob Lamb, of St. Louis, Missouri, teaches Chemistry and Physical Science at Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He received a B.S. in Biology and a Teaching Certificate from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Rob is currently pursuing a Masters in Education with a focus in technology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. In addition, he is working with a National Science Foundation grant title SciJourn that aims to create science literacy through science journalism. For this and his skills in the classroom Rob recently received a Peabody Energy Leaders in Education award. “Being chosen to participate in the Stem Fellows Program is a great honor. Both the information I learn and the contacts I create will greatly enhance my teaching. I am excited to gain tools to construct more real world connection for my students that will help them learn in exciting and innovative ways.” ||
 * Pattonville High School**
 * __**Montana**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Tom%20Berquist.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Tom Berquist "]] || **Tom Berquist, Columbia Falls, MT**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Tom%20Berquist.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Tom Berquist "]] || **Tom Berquist, Columbia Falls, MT**

Tom Berquist has been teaching science at Columbia Falls Junior High School in Columbia Falls, Montana for 21 of his 25 years in education. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Forestry with honors from the University of Montana. After working in this field for several years, he attended Montana State University to earn teaching certifications in biology, broad field science, and mathematics and then went on to earn a Master of Education degree from Washington State University. “I feel fortunate to be one of the 50 educators from around the country chosen for this year’s Siemens STEM Institute. We know that nationally employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related fields are expected to increase more rapidly than jobs in other fields for the foreseeable future. This is an exciting opportunity to be able to learn from leaders in the STEM disciplines and then bring back that knowledge to my school to help better prepare our students for their future.” ||
 * Columbia Falls Junior High School**
 * __**North Carolina**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Lauren%20Sabo.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Lauren Sabo "]] || **Lauren Sabo, Clayton, NC**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Lauren%20Sabo.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Lauren Sabo "]] || **Lauren Sabo, Clayton, NC**

Lauren Sabo, of Clayton, North Carolina, is a National Board Certified Teacher holding a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s of education from Campbell University. She currently teaches at Clayton Middle School where she is a leading member of her school’s Math and Science Professional Learning Community and the 6th grade chairperson. She is proud member of the North Carolina Association of Educators and serves as the Vice President of the organization’s National Board Certified Teachers Caucus, working to deliver professional development and leadership opportunities for teachers across the state. "I believe that STEM education can help students learn the 21st-century skills they need to succeed in our rapidly changing world. I look forward to using STEM education to help create relevant, engaging lessons and to provide my students with a richer, more rigorous curriculum." ||
 * Clayton Middle School**


 * __**Nevada**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Chris%20English.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Chris English "]] || **Chris English, Reno, NV**

Chris English is a second year teacher from Reno, Nevada. He graduated from the University of Nevada Reno with a BA in philosophy and a minor in physics. After graduating he attained his substitute teacher’s license in the state of Nevada, and it was during this time where he decided that he truly enjoyed teaching. In the fall of 2009 he decided to enter the Master’s of Secondary Education program at UNR, with a focus on science education, and to pursue a career as a teacher; he will complete his Master’s this summer, 2012. His first year was spent teaching courses in middle school ancient history and mythology at the Davidson Academy of Nevada, a school for profoundly gifted students. He is currently in his first year as a science teacher at Washoe Innovations High School, where he has taught courses in physical science, earth science, and science proficiency. “I am thrilled to be chosen as a fellow for the 2012 Siemens STEM Institute. It’s an exciting opportunity to develop my skills as a STEM educator so that I may be more able to engage and to reach my students in the future.” ||
 * Washoe Innovations High School**
 * __**New Jersey**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Michael%20Doyle.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Michael Doyle "]] || **Michael Doyle, Bloomfield, NJ**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Michael%20Doyle.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Michael Doyle "]] || **Michael Doyle, Bloomfield, NJ**

Michael Doyle left medicine seven years ago to pursue his true passion, and now teaches biology in his hometown at Bloomfield High School. He also oversees the BHS Sidewalk Astronomers, sharing his love of the stars with his students, as well as the BHS Biology Club, whose members tend to various critters, the newest a trio of Madagascar hissing cockroaches. He was recently recruited to join a select group of educators at Discovery Education’s Beyond the Textbook Forum held in March. When he’s not in the classroom or writing on his blog Science Teacher, he can be found on a mudflat somewhere in Jersey raking clams. “I am thrilled to be part of an eclectic group of teachers who share a common love of the natural world—attending the Siemens STEM Institute will allow me to exchange a small piece of my world for the collective vision of many others, the best of which I will carry back into the classroom and beyond.” ||
 * Bloomfield High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Elaine%20Bryant.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Elaine Bryant "]] || **Elaine Bryant, East Orange, NJ**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Elaine%20Bryant.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Elaine Bryant "]] || **Elaine Bryant, East Orange, NJ**

Elaine Bryant received a B.A. Mathematics from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, an M.A. Mathematics Education from Kean University in Union, NJ, and is currently completing an M.A. Instruction & Curriculum from Kean University. She is enrolled in a doctoral program at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ. She teaches high school mathematics at East Orange STEM Academy High School, and is also a Curriculum Writer for The New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning’s Progressive Mathematics Initiative. “I am excited about being chosen as a Siemens STEM Institute Fellow because this gives me exposure to new cutting-edge developments in various STEM fields. Participating in the Siemens STEM Institute will provide me with many new ideas that I can teach in context and meaningful ways so that my students will better understand the relevance of mathematics to their lives and the decisions they will face in their future, and our ever changing world.” ||
 * East Orange STEM Academy High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Maureen%20Barrett.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Maureen Barrett "]] || **Maureen Barrett, Mount Laurel, NJ**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Maureen%20Barrett.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Maureen Barrett "]] || **Maureen Barrett, Mount Laurel, NJ**

Maureen Barrett teaches Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math to students at Harrington Middle School in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. The Harrington STEM class focuses on ocean exploration, engaging students in building underwater remotely operated vehicles called SeaPerch. “When a colleague told me about the Siemens STEM program last year, I anxiously awaited for this year’s application process to begin. I feel very fortunate to have been selected, and I am looking forward to the experience and all the Siemens STEM Institute has to offer.” ||
 * Thomas E. Harrington Middle School**
 * __**New York**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Patricia%20Madigan.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Patricia Madigan "]] || **Patricia Madigan, Cicero, NY**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Patricia%20Madigan.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Patricia Madigan "]] || **Patricia Madigan, Cicero, NY**

Patricia Madigan teaches Physics at Cicero-North Syracuse High School in the North Syracuse Central School District. Patricia has enjoyed science her whole life, and after graduating from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in biology and physics, was employed as a laboratory technician. She then returned to Syracuse University and received her Master’s in Science Education. “I am thrilled to have been chosen for the Siemens STEM Institute. I am particularly excited to incorporate new and exciting real world challenges into my curriculum. My participation demonstrates my commitment to my profession, and will help to incorporate new techniques and methods into my instruction.” ||
 * Cicero-North Syracuse High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Peggy%20Parigoris.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Peggy Parigoris "]] || **Peggy Parigoris, Freeport, NY**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Peggy%20Parigoris.jpg width="105" height="123" caption=" Peggy Parigoris "]] || **Peggy Parigoris, Freeport, NY**

"This is my eighth year teaching chemistry at Freeport High School in Freeport, New York. Prior to becoming an educator, I had a twenty-five year career in the environmental testing field. In 2002, while working full time as a lab director, I began the process of obtaining my masters of science in education degree as well as my teaching certificates in general science, biology and chemistry. As a teacher who is not “new to life” I have many past scientific experiences that I can share with my students, but I am always looking for new ways to bring “real science” into my classroom. This week at the STEM institute will provide me with many additional resources I can share with my students." ||
 * Freeport High School**
 * __**Ohio**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Chris%20Bolognese.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Chris Bolognese "]] || **Chris Bolognese, Upper Arlington, OH**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Chris%20Bolognese.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Chris Bolognese "]] || **Chris Bolognese, Upper Arlington, OH**

Chris Bolognese is currently in his seventh year at Upper Arlington High School where he teaches Honors Precalculus and AP Computer Science. Chris also teaches Calculus at a local community college and is the 8th grade state coordinator for the Young Scholars Program through the Ohio State University funded by a Honda grant. Chris currently is the newsletter editor and contest director for the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM), as well as recently being awarded National Board Certification. Chris received two undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Civil Engineering and later received his masters in Mathematics Education from the Ohio State University. "I'm honored to have the chance to work with such talented STEM teachers from across our nation and to share cutting edge ideas with my students and colleagues as a result of this experience." ||
 * Upper Arlington High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Brandon%20Aigner.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Brandon Aigner "]] || **Brandon Aigner, Toledo, OH**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Brandon%20Aigner.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Brandon Aigner "]] || **Brandon Aigner, Toledo, OH**

Brandon Aigner received a Bachelor of Middle Childhood Education from the University of Toledo and will receive his Masters of Education Psychology in Gifted and Talented Education from the University of Connecticut this summer. Brandon teaches 7th and 8th grade mathematics and science in Ottawa Hills, OH where he also mentors the Science Olympiad team and yearbook staff. He has been honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in STEM Education for providing educational opportunities for his students in various pursuits including the All-Arts, Sciences & Technology Camp. “I am excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from my colleagues at the Siemens STEM Institute. I’m grateful for the chance to expand my knowledge of the most innovative ways to help prepare my students for STEM fields in new and exciting ways.” ||
 * Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School**
 * __**Oregon**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Sylvia%20Harvey.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Silvia Harvey "]] || **Sylvia Harvey, Albany, OR**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Sylvia%20Harvey.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Silvia Harvey "]] || **Sylvia Harvey, Albany, OR**

Sylvia Harvey received a BS degree in Chemistry and Biology at the College of Idaho. She then pursued graduate education in Biochemistry before completing a Master's degree in teaching at at Oregon State University. Sylvia teaches chemistry and AP chemistry at West Albany high school in Albany, OR. She was chosen as a Murdock Charitable Trust Partner's in Science fellow in 2005-06 and is very appreciative for the STEPS program at OSU for all the STEM opportunities provided to her and her colleagues. "I am ecstatic to be chosen for this tremendous opportunity! Collaborating with other science teachers, learning new technology skills, and visiting our nation's capitol is a great way to start the new school year full of energy and excitement." ||
 * West Albany High School**
 * __**Pennsylvania**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Arthur%20Zadrozny.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Arthur Zadrozny "]] || **Arthur Zadrozny, West Chester, PA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Arthur%20Zadrozny.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Arthur Zadrozny "]] || **Arthur Zadrozny, West Chester, PA**

Arthur Zadrozny is a Chemical Engineer, who brings a background of 25 years in industry to his new career as a Physics Teacher. His experiences, mostly in the Chemical Industry, range from the design of process facilities to product development and to public policy issues. Since 2005, Art has enjoyed opening the minds of students to the wonders of Physics and the Universe while bringing experiences from his industry days into the classroom. An experienced Modeler, his goals focus on helping students to become good problem solvers, to learn how to think, how to communicate and to work together in groups. He has lived in the West Chester area for 32 years where he served on the local School Board from 1987 - 1995. He and his wife Janet share 6 grandchildren. Art is looking forward to being part of the Seimens STEM Institute and seeing what new ideas he can bring into the classroom, but most of all, the experience of meeting teachers from around the country. "My years in industry have taught me that the more you can network with good people, the better you can be in whatever you choose to do." ||
 * East High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Andrea%20Nerozzi.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Andrea Nerozzi "]] || **Andrea Nerozzi, Kingston, PA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Andrea%20Nerozzi.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Andrea Nerozzi "]] || **Andrea Nerozzi, Kingston, PA**

Andrea Nerozzi, of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at Wilkes University. As a result of the positive experience she had doing ecological research, Andrea decided to pursue graduate work, eventually earning a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Brown University. Andrea currently teaches Chemistry and AP Environmental Science at Wyoming Seminary where she also sponsors the Science Research Group, an activity in which students pursue laboratory research for competition. Andrea has incorporated project-based learning in all her classes to some degree, but most successfully in AP Environmental. Indeed, the curbside tree surveys conducted by these students have proven useful to the community partners, earning Andrea a regional environmental award. Ultimately, Andrea wants to help her students make a personal connection with science and the natural world by showing them the joy inherent in scientific inquiry. "By attending the Summer Institute, I hope to to learn how to more effectively incorporate inquiry-based projects in all my classes, introductory and advanced, and to explore the opportunities afforded by new technology. I will be able to bring what I learn to my colleagues, helping all of us to advance our skills and incorporate more authentic learning experiences across our curriculum." ||
 * Wyoming Seminary Upper School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jennifer%20Cramer.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Jennifer Cramer "]] || **Jennifer Cramer, Pleasant Hills, PA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jennifer%20Cramer.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Jennifer Cramer "]] || **Jennifer Cramer, Pleasant Hills, PA**

Jennifer Cramer, of Herminie, Pennsylvania, teaches 7th grade Life Science at Pleasant Hills Middle School in the West Jefferson Hills School District located 8 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Ms. Cramer, a National Board Certified Teacher, received her Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology and Adult Education from Indiana University of PA where she later worked to design online courses for the Department of Defense Educational Activity and the University. Her love of teaching younger students drew her back to the middle school classroom, where she has been teaching for the past 9 years. Each year she has implemented a new STEM initiative to excite and engage students. “I’m ecstatic to be chosen to attend the Institute. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet these professionals and learn from their expertise. I can’t wait to see what projects will be brought to life for our students with this experience under my belt!” ||
 * Pleasant Hills Middle School**
 * __**Rhode Island**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Frank%20Lenox.jpg width="111" height="123" caption=" Frank Lenox "]] || **Francis Lenox, East Greenwich, RI**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Frank%20Lenox.jpg width="111" height="123" caption=" Frank Lenox "]] || **Francis Lenox, East Greenwich, RI**

Francis Lenox teaches Physics at East Greenwich High School. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Frank has been teaching in RI public schools for the past 22 years. Having served as K-12 Science Curriculum Coordinator, he is seeking ways to link science standards to other departments through cross-curricula projects. "In our school, we are exploring ways to motivate students by making connections across their courses. The Siemens STEM Institute will offer me the opportunity to see how our school can use the engineering component to connect math and science standards. Furthermore, we can explore the engineering design process through projects to connect with art courses. The possibilities are extensive." ||
 * East Greenwich High School**
 * __**South Carolina**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Julie%20Maynard.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Julie Maynard "]] || **Julie Maynard, Fort Mill, SC**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Julie%20Maynard.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Julie Maynard "]] || **Julie Maynard, Fort Mill, SC**

Julie Maynard received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio State University and a Master of Arts in Educational Technology from the University of Findlay. She is a Master Teacher for Project Lead The Way, which provides STEM education curricular programs in middle and high schools. Julie teaches 6th and 7th grade engineering, and she sponsors two engineering clubs, one is co-ed and the other for girls interested in engineering careers. She is also a mentor for a FIRST Robotics Competition team. Honors that Julie has received include: South Carolina 2012 PLTW Exemplary Middle School, South Carolina 2012 PLTW Program Improvement Award, 2008 NASA LIMA Quest Challenge Recognition, Putnam County Technology Trailblazer Award 1995, and Who's Who Among American Teachers 1989. “Being selected as a Siemens STEM Institute Fellow is one of the highest honors I have received as a teacher. Upon completion of the STEM Institute and networking with peers in STEM education, I’ll have a better understanding of the pedagogical theories, research, and best practices that exemplify STEM education to successfully integrate additional resources into my classroom instruction to improve student achievement in engineering." ||
 * Banks Trail Middle School**
 * __**Tennessee**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Kyle%20Redrow.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Kyle Redrow "]] || **Kyle Redrow, Bell Buckle, TN**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Kyle%20Redrow.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Kyle Redrow "]] || **Kyle Redrow, Bell Buckle, TN**

Kyle Redrow teaches 9th through 12 grade physics at The Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN. While pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Kyle realized that he had a passion for teaching science to high school students. Prior to graduation, he decided to pursue his passion by taking up a job tutoring local students in math and science and volunteering in a local high school's science classes. Today he continues what he loves by teaching high school students physics in a fun, project-based manner. "I am honored to have been chosen as a STEM fellow. I know that the ideas I learn about will lead to a very exciting and beneficial set of physics and STEM classes for my future students." ||
 * The Webb School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Erin%20Gentry.jpg width="105" height="122" caption=" Erin Gentry "]] || **Erin Gentry, Antioch, TN**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Erin%20Gentry.jpg width="105" height="122" caption=" Erin Gentry "]] || **Erin Gentry, Antioch, TN**

Erin Gentry began teaching in 2009 as part of the inaugural cohort of Nashville Teaching Fellows, a program committed to closing the achievement gap in high-needs schools. She recently earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Belmont University, and is currently completing her first year as an 8th grade science teacher. She became interested in STEM education while teaching at a school being redesigned into a STEM magnet, and has since pursued opportunities including the Siemens Institute and a certificate in Project Based Inquiry Learning (PBIL)through NASA Education/Georgia Institute of Technology. According to Ms. Gentry, "I am thrilled to have been selected to attend the Institute. Through this collaboration, I will be able to take real-world STEM learning and opportunities back to into my classroom, and help students prepare for college and career readiness on a much higher level." ||
 * Antioch Middle School**
 * __**Texas**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Deborah%20Kariuki.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Deborah Kariuki "]] || **Deborah Kariuki, Round Rock, TX**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Deborah%20Kariuki.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Deborah Kariuki "]] || **Deborah Kariuki, Round Rock, TX**

Deborah Kabura Kariuki is originally from Kenya and came to the United States where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and minor in Digital Electronics. She worked as a Software Engineer before deciding to become a computer science teacher two years ago. She is currently teaching computer science to 10th -12th grade students at Stony Point high school in Round Rock Texas, where she sponsors and coaches Computer Science UIL and acts as an adviser to the Robotic club. She looks forward to teaching IB and AP computer Science next year. "As a new teacher I am looking forward to learning from other professionals in the field and gaining knowledge, best practices, and connections with colleagues who I can collaborate with in the future to enhance my students' class activities and share the insights from the Siemens STEM Institute with my colleagues." ||
 * Stony Point High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Naveen%20Cunha.jpg caption=" Naveen Cunha "]] || **Naveen Cunha, College Station, TX**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Naveen%20Cunha.jpg caption=" Naveen Cunha "]] || **Naveen Cunha, College Station, TX**

Naveen Cunha of College Station, Texas, taught 5th and 6th grade science for 15 years before spending two years as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow with NASA, and a year as a middle school science specialist. Missing the daily interaction with students in scientific problem solving, he returned to teach 6th grade science at a new math, science, technology magnet program and has been at Stephen F. Austin Middle School in the Bryan Independent School District for the past five years. "I am really looking forward to participating in the Siemens STEM Institute this summer. Meeting with scientists working in leading institutions, observing real-world applications of STEM subject matter, and networking and collaborating with national organizations and peers will enhance our program greatly and provide rich opportunities for our students and community." ||
 * Stephen F. Austin Middle School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jennifer%20Makins.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Jennifer Makins "]] || **Jennifer Makins, Dallas, TX**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Jennifer%20Makins.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Jennifer Makins "]] || **Jennifer Makins, Dallas, TX**

Jennifer Makins is the STEM & Robotics Coordinator at Parish Episcopal School in Dallas, TX where she teaches the middle school STEM electives and is co-chair of the school’s strategic STEM initiative. Prior to joining the faculty at Parish, she was the Education Associate for NASA’s Exploration System Mission Directorate (ESMD) at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. where she contributed to the strategic management of ESMD’s education portfolio. Jennifer has presented at numerous education conferences, represented NASA as a panelist at the 12th annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference, and her Masters team paper titled “Space Agencies in Low Income Countries: Effects on Development” was selected for presentation at the 60th International Astronautical Congress in Daejeon, South Korea. Jennifer holds a M.A. in International Science & Technology Policy, from The George Washington University Space Policy Institute and a B.S. in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University. “I am grateful to Siemens and the other partners for the opportunity to attend the Institute and network with first class educators from around the country while being exposed to leading scientists, policy makers, and innovators. The experiences gained at the Siemens Institute will inspire the curriculum and shape the direction of the STEM program at Parish Episcopal School.” ||
 * Parish Episcopal School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Bruce%20Boehne.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Bruce Boehne "]] || **Bruce Boehne, Dallas, TX**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Bruce%20Boehne.jpg width="106" height="123" caption=" Bruce Boehne "]] || **Bruce Boehne, Dallas, TX**

Bruce Boehne has been a middle school math and science teacher for 25 years. He has a BA in Psychology from UCLA and an MA in Education from Concordia University, Irvine. He has been a foreign exchange student to Germany and refereed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. “Professional development is very important to me. I am always looking for new instructional methods to improve my teaching. As a math and science teacher I look forward to experiencing new techniques and exchanging ideas with fellow educators that will enhance how both those subjects are presented to my students by participating in the Siemens STEM Institute this summer.” ||
 * Zion Lutheran School**
 * __**Virginia**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Santiaga%20Gasalao-Epps.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Santiaga Gasalao-Epps "]] || **Santiaga Gasalao-Epps, Emporia, VA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Santiaga%20Gasalao-Epps.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Santiaga Gasalao-Epps "]] || **Santiaga Gasalao-Epps, Emporia, VA**

Santiaga Gasalao-Epps,of Emporia Virginia, holds a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from West Visayas State College, a Post-graduate Certificate in advance teaching of secondary Mathematics from Curtin University, Western Australia, a Masters of Arts degree in Teaching Mathematics and a Doctor of Education degree both from West Visayas State University, Iloilo CIty Philippines. She was the Director of Statistical Data Processing Center as well as the Research and Statistics Consultant of WVSU before she came to the United States. Dr. Gasalao-Epps' 28 years of teaching experience includes teaching Mathematics courses in the Middle school, High school, College, and Graduate School levels. She currently teaches Algebra/Trigonometry and Calculus DE at Greensville County High School and MTE and Business Mathematics at Southside Virginia Community College. "It is a lifetime privilege to be chosen as one of the 2012 Siemens STEM Institute Fellows. I am looking forward to gain intensive content-enrichment professional development that will help augment my students' knowledge in field of Mathematics. Moreover, I am excited to re-echo new ideas that I will be gaining from the Institute to my co-educators in Greensville County Public Schools." ||
 * Greensville County High School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Antonia%20Barkley.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Antonia Barkley "]] || **Antonia Barkley, Arlington, VA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Antonia%20Barkley.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Antonia Barkley "]] || **Antonia Barkley, Arlington, VA**

Antonia Barkley, of Milford Delaware, teaches seventh grade math at Williamsburg Middle School in Arlington Virginia. After receiving a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and a M.S. in Bioengineering from the University of California Berkeley, she worked as an engineer for Toyota Technical Center in Crash and Safety testing for five years before deciding to transform her years of volunteer tutoring into a career. Antonia received a M.A. in Education from the University of Michigan and started her teaching career soon after with the aim of preparing students for their futures by teaching them to think critically, to problem solve, to communicate and to collaborate – four principles she learned in pursuit of her own STEM education. She believes that the Siemens STEM Institute will help her to draw from her engineering career experiences to develop engaging, cross curriculum and real world projects for her students. “I am excited, honored and thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded colleagues from across the nation.” ||
 * Williamsburg Middle School**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Tim%20Kubinak.jpg width="107" height="123" caption=" Tim Kubinak "]] || **Tim Kubinak, Suffolk, VA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Tim%20Kubinak.jpg width="107" height="123" caption=" Tim Kubinak "]] || **Tim Kubinak, Suffolk, VA**

Tim Kubinak, of Suffolk, Virginia, teaches sixth grade mathematics enrichment at John Yeates Middle School for Suffolk Public Schools. He received a B.S. in Wildlife Sciences from Auburn University in 2001; his internship and work experience as a wildlife damage management specialist for USDA's Wildlife Services division led him back to the classroom, to share his knowledge and experience in the sciences to a new generation of STEM-interested students. In his eighth year of teaching, Tim has taught physical science, life science, and world geography, as well as 6th and 7th grade mathematics. "I believe that unique experiences, as well as the everyday situations through which we all live, are ideal opportunities for teaching and learning not only the basics of science and mathematics, but also the intricate physical workings of our planet, our universe, and ourselves. The Siemens STEM Institute is a vehicle for beginning, and continuing, that type of STEM immersion necessary to create a new generation of thinkers, tinkerers, and innovators." ||
 * John Yeates Middle School**
 * __**Washington**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Eric%20Regh.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Eric Regh "]] || **Eric Regh, Spokane, WA**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Eric%20Regh.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Eric Regh "]] || **Eric Regh, Spokane, WA**

Eric Regh received a Bachelor of Science in Life Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University as well as a Master of Arts in Science Teaching from Northern Arizona University. Eric teaches 11th grade Biology and 12th grade AP Biology and Environmental Science. He is a contributor to the BSCS: A Human Approach curriculum and has spoken at the NABT conference on the topic of inquiry teaching in science. Eric has also participated in several summer workshops that have enhanced his understanding in the topics of bioinformatics, biotechnology, and the science of learning. “I am thrilled to be selected for the Siemens STEM Institute. In the teaching profession, and specifically the science teaching profession, it is absolutely necessary to continue to grow as a professional. Having the opportunity to collaborate with my fellow peers and some of the top science minds in the country will provide me with the skills and resources to enhance the STEM education in my classroom.” ||
 * Saint George’s School**
 * __**Wisconsin**__ ||  ||
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Becky%20Nutt.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Becky Nutt "]] || **Becky Nutt, Oneida, WI**
 * [[image:http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/images/Becky%20Nutt.jpg width="105" height="124" caption=" Becky Nutt "]] || **Becky Nutt, Oneida, WI**

Becky Nutt earned her Master of Science in Natural Resources with an emphasis on Environmental Education from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. She teaches high school Biology, Advanced Biology, Environmental Science, and Science Research at Oneida Nation High School. Becky routinely integrates the Oneida language and culture throughout her curriculum. Becky was selected as a member of the 2009 inaugural class, and is a continuing fellow with the Society for Science and the Public with the goal of increasing independent science research at ONHS. She is a member of the Wisconsin Girls Collaborative Champions Board- a group working to promote STEM opportunities for girls, and is a member of the WI Department of Public Instruction’s Science Leadership Team working to roll out the Next Generation Science Standards to WI teachers. “I have always sought professional development opportunities as a means to improve my practices, re-energize, and refocus. The Siemen’s STEM Academy is sure to be an opportunity that allows me to meet those goals.” ||
 * Oneida Nation High School**