7th grade Project-Based Learning Math & Science Teacher

Project-Based Learning Coordinator and Educator for the Ascend International School MYP International Baccalaureate Program.

Undergraduate student researcher under the tutelage of Richard Bizzoco, Ph.D., supporting graduate student research.Employed a variety of molecular and cellular methods in microbiology to assist with projects in isolating thermophilic organisms from area hot springs to ultimately sequence their DNA and contribute to culture collection.Methods used under guidance: Epi-floresence microscopy, photography of subsurface samples, film developing and film scanning. Lysozyme DNA extraction, PCR and sequencing. Phylogenetic analysis and electron microscope scanning.Methods used independently included microbial culture methods: liquid and solid media preparation for thermophiles. Preparing and pouring plates: agar and gelrite.Routine use of multiple lab instruments including pipettes, pH meter, autoclaves and others.