Elizabeth Braun, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Elizabeth Braun comes to LSI after leading a team of teachers in developing the chemistry curriculum for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas, where she also oversaw the safety program. She has worked the last three years developing a Chemical Hygiene Plan and creating standard operating procedures for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in the district. She was also responsible for rolling out safety initiatives to teachers (6-12) through professional development trainings that she created and facilitated. She has a passion for science safety and brings 8 years of experience in public education, 6 years of graduate research experience in chemistry, and 5 years of college level teaching experience to the team. She holds her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Sam Houston State University, master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from The University of Texas at Dallas. Elizabeth has 7 peer-reviewed publications in the field of bioanalytical chemistry and was selected as the inaugural Teacher of the Year for Bridgeland High School her second year teaching. Outside of her passions for chemistry, laboratory safety, and public education, Elizabeth fills her free time with the exciting adventures of her family. She is a proud wife and mother of three (8 year old and 4 year old twins). Each day is a new adventure with the kids that will make a great comedic memoir someday. When she is not creating family memories, Elizabeth loves reading a good book, going for a walk, and dabbling in arts and crafts.