[…]for the reminder, I’m still trying. I still see the target, and it is still important to me.” Download Article Alex Steinkamp, a Knowles Senior Fellow, is entering his fifth year of teaching at Olympia High School in Olympia, Washington, where he continues to grapple with his sense of identity as an educator. Reach Alex at […]
[…]teachers, parents, and community activists. Moreover, I believe that math literacy is crucial for fighting injustices that are often complicated by and encoded in mathematical language.” Professional Experience During her undergraduate studies, Emily spent two years teaching math to students in grades one through four at Berkeley Math Circle Elementary. She also spent a summer working with the Yleana Leadership Academy, teaching college preparatory courses and SAT prep. Most recently, she taught Algebra Success and Algebra II at Oakland High School. Emily will begin her third year of teaching mathematics at Oakland High School during the 2023–2024 school year. Hobbies […]
[…]her skills to Knowles. She supports the goals of the organization by defining high standards for functionality for online environments and developing a seamless, consistently branded experience across multiple touch points. Sarah is also responsible for designing branded templates for all creative deliverables, including email communications, brochures and presentations. Sarah currently resides in Sandown, NH. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, cooking and crafting. Email: […]
[…]Science at Durham School of the Arts in Durham, NC in the 2024-2025 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Camila enjoys reading, baking, birdwatching, and spending time with her cat, Darcy. Academic Background Rice University (Bachelor of Science in Bioscience, Minor in Anthropology) Rice University (M.A.T. […]
[…]Senior Fellows Program, and the Knowles Academy, Jeff led efforts to expand Knowles’ impact through the launch of free and discounted online and in-person professional development offerings for teachers and customized professional development offerings for schools and districts. While in the role, he also increased the breadth and depth of opportunities available for Senior Fellows to grow their leadership capacity. Jeff was appointed President and CEO in January 2022. He began his career in the Cincinnati Public School District, where he taught science for nine years. While working with student teachers from local universities and leading district-wide professional development, he developed […]
[…]Experience During her undergraduate studies, Sana worked for the Tufts Literacy Corps as a Community Center tutor for four years. Sana also worked for Camp Kinneret from 2016 to 2022. She spent time as a bus captain and a senior counselor, eventually working her way up to the position of an assistant director. In this role, she coached staff to develop their leadership skills through a growth mindset. Sana will begin her first year of teaching mathematics at Reseda Charter High School in Los Angeles, California, during the 2023–2024 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Sana enjoys gardening. It […]
[…]a physics and engineering teacher at Dearborn STEM Academy in Boston, Massachusetts. Before becoming a teacher, she worked as an electrical engineer and software test engineer on technical projects including an implantable artificial heart, satellite communication systems, and airfare search engines. She loves seeing her students build creative projects; they use lots of hot glue and electrical tape in the process. Contact Marna […]
[…]or that we might come to her for more help with figuring it out. My colleague is constantly looking for ways to improve the “small things” in our curriculum and freely sharing. She is the teacher I want to be when I grow up. I’m in (yet another) Zoom meeting, this time with chemistry teachers from around our district. The facilitator is no stranger to me; I was her student teacher when I first joined this profession. I can attribute much of my teaching philosophy and strategies to my time with her. Today, my colleague is pushing our district team […]
[…]enjoy.” Professional Experience During high school, Tamashi entered the world of education through working as a mathematics instructor. Inspired by her freshman chemistry teacher, George Householder, she pursued education in college. She also co-wrote various curriculums, one of which was a formal secondary biology curriculum to be used in middle school classrooms, and the other being a more informal curriculum that discussed exploratory experiences for families in rich ecoregions of Connecticut. Tamashi had the opportunity to intern as a researcher at a local high school, where she studied the relationship and incorporation of social justice within science classrooms. Tamashi will […]
[…]will begin her first year of teaching mathematics at Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley, California, during the 2023–2024 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Lynn enjoys spending time outside gardening and crocheting. She also spends time volunteering at the Nevada County Pets in Need Thrift Store and is soon to be named their board’s treasurer. Academic Background Oregon State University (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) Oregon State University (Master of Science in […]
