Trilby Hillenbrand

Washington, DC | K-6, Science, 2022

Biography

Trilby Hillenbrand has been a STEM educator in DC Public Schools since 2008. After 11 years of teaching middle school science and STEM courses, Trilby pivoted to the elementary grades, where she currently teaches PreK through fifth-grade Science at Marie Reed Elementary School. She previously taught at MacFarland Middle School, Langdon Education Campus, Jefferson Middle School Academy, and Miner Elementary School. In the classroom, Trilby's goal is to make Science interesting and accessible for all students. She focuses on using real-world phenomena and student-centered activities that keep her students engaged and wanting to know more. Trilby also leads a weekly TechBridge Club to inspire and girls of color and gender-expansive youth from under-resourced communities to pursue and persist in STEM careers. Outside the classroom, Trilby is a supporter of STEM education in her school building and beyond. She organizes and facilitates schoolwide activities such as the annual STEM Fair, Hour of Code, classroom visits from scientists and engineers, and field trips to Microsoft, the National Air and Space Museum, and the USA Science and Engineering Festival. At the district level, she is part of ongoing curriculum and professional development work to support teachers with adopting and implementing the Next Generation Science Standards. She has also provided direct support to other STEM teachers as a science department chair, cooperating teacher, and adjunct professor at the University of District of Columbia. Trilby earned a B.A., magna cum laude, in biology and psychology and a leadership citation from the University of Rochester. She earned an M.A.T. in secondary science from American University. She holds current teaching certificates in biology and elementary education.

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