Appendix 1: The Compendium Advisory Team
Kim Miller Kim Miller began her teaching career as a middle school science teacher. In 2006, she moved to Fairhope High School in Baldwin County, AL, where she has been teaching ever since. Currently, she teaches Pre-AP Biology and Pre-IB Biology but has also taught Standard Biology, Freshmen Leadership, and ACT/SAT prep courses. She is the science department head and cosponsor of the school’s Scholars Bowl team. She is a member of the National Science Teachers Association. Mrs. Miller received her BS in Medical Technology from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. She worked in both hospital and reference clinical lab settings before earning her MaEd in secondary science and entering the field of education. Melody Tucker Dr. Melody H. Tucker is a high school science teacher at Citronelle High School in Citronelle, AL. She has taught Biology, Honors Biology, and Honors Anatomy for the past 11 years. In January of 2016, she was awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award and was the only recipient from the state of Alabama. At Citronelle High School, she is Science Department Chair, a member of the CHS Leadership Team, National Honor Society co-sponsor, and an Alabama New Teacher Mentor. Besides her roles at Citronelle High School, she teaches online biology courses through ACCESS for high school students in Alabama and is a part-time instructor at the University of South Alabama in the College of Education. Dr. Tucker received her BS in biology with a minor in music from the University of Mobile. She performed her graduate work at the University of South Alabama, where she earned an MS and a PhD in instructional design. Keshia Williams Keshia D. Williams teaches AP Biology and Environmental Science at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, AL, and is completing her ninth year of teaching in the public school system. Ms. Williams is affiliated with many educational associations, including the National Science Teachers Association, National Association of Biology Teachers, and National Education Association. She serves as the Multicultural and Equity Director for the Alabama Science Teachers Association. Ms. Williams played a pivotal role in starting the first EnviroBowl Team at Lee High in 2013 for Legacy’s EnviroBowl annual competition. Her keen love for science is what led her to the field of education. As a science teacher, her goal is to make learners of the 21st century more scientifically literate in preparation for growing demands in the STEM field. Ms. Williams holds dual BS degrees from Tuskegee University in biology and food and nutritional science, an MA in teaching from LaGrange College in LaGrange, GA, in secondary education, an MS from Clemson University in biological science, and an EdS from The University of Alabama in secondary education science.
Eve O’Connor Kendrick Eve O’Connor Kendrick has been a life science teacher at Northside High School in Samantha, AL, for eight years. At Northside, she has had the opportunity to teach a variety of classes that include Pre-AP Biology, AP Biology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science. She is the sponsor of a very active science club at Northside. In this club, students participate in a variety of aquatic ecology field activi- ties and numerous environmental stewardship volunteer opportunities. After graduate school, Mrs. Kendrick began her teaching career in Hanover County, VA, where she taught Biology and Ecology. In 2012, Mrs. Kendrick received a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teachers grant to participate in Arctic Ecological Research. She received the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Alabama in 2013. Mrs. Kendrick received a BS in biology from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. Mrs. Kendrick then received an MT and an MS in biology from VCU before starting her teaching career. Madelene Loftin Madelene Loftin is a veteran of 14 years in the classroom as a biology teacher at Wingfield High School in Jackson, MS. While there, she received several teaching awards including the Milken Educator Award (2007), Jackson Public Schools Teacher of the Year (2006), and the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Mississippi (2008). She currently serves as the Educator Development Lead at HudsonAlpha. While not in the classroom, Mrs. Loftin continues to work to advance science education in Alabama, serving as Past-President of the Alabama Science Teachers Association and as Region VI Coordinator for the National Association of Biology Teachers. Mrs. Loftin is an advocate for teachers and works to assist teachers in providing quality science experiences in classrooms throughout the state. Mrs. Loftin received a BS in biology from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS, and an MaEd in secondary science education. Leslie Machen Leslie Machen has been a teacher in the Madison County School System since 1994. For the past 12 years, she has taught Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Marine Biology, and she currently teaches AP Biology at Sparkman High School. A gifted educator, she was recognized as Madison County Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2008. Mrs. Machen serves as a consultant for A+ College Ready and was named as one of the National Math and Science Initiative’s “Top 10 Teachers” in 2014. Mrs. Machen is a graduate of Athens State University in Athens, AL, where she received a BS degree, along with a middle school endorsement, in secondary education biology and psychology. She received her MaEd in secondary education biology from the University of Alabama.
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