Ann MacKenzie

Oxford, OH | 7-12, Science, 1991

What motivates you to contribute to excellence in STEM teaching?

I am eager to invite students and teachers into a world of curiosity, innovation, and creativity within STEM education through published articles, learning experiences, and exemplary teaching practices with the goal of encouraging a robust number of STEM students to pursue these careers.

What has been the most transformative moment that affirmed your impact on STEM education?

I have been the editor for these two internationally acclaimed professional journals- American Biology Teacher (NABT) and The Science Teacher (NSTA). My involvement with these journals provided the opportunity to publish innovative science teaching methods that moved the profession forward.

Using your platform as a Presidential Awardee, how do you hope to advance our nation in STEM?

I have worked tirelessly to encourage students to pursue STEM careers and to share exemplary STEM teaching practices with future STEM teachers as well as inservice STEM teachers.

Biography

Education: Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction; Master’s in Secondary Science Education, University of Cincinnati. Bachelor’s in Biology and Biology Education, Purdue University. Member, Phi Beta Kappa Former Ohio Teacher of the Year ISTE/ASCD- AI in Education Credentials Extra-Ordinary Professor, North-West University, South Africa, Research Unit of Self-Directed Learning. STEM Curriculum Development with National Geographic, AAAS, American Physiological Society, General Electric, and BSCS.

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