As a teacher in a Title 1 school in the Denver community, schools need help from the community and science professionals in the area to best meet the needs of students who have interrupted learning especially in the STEM fields.
Leslie has over 10 years of teaching experience, which includes 7 years of STEM education in Pre-K through grade 8. She enjoys writing, and was able to combine her education and STEM backgrounds to develop and write STEM curricula for use all over the world, including the UK, China, and Malaysia. She also has been able to share her passion for STEM, by providing professional development to teachers, administrators, and education professionals to help improve STEM awareness and incorporation within the classroom
Kimberly Hwa Davis has worked in nonprofits for the past 10 years. She has her bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of Kansas and worked for five years at the Denver Art Museum in family and community programs, creating content and facilitating programs for patrons of all ages.
Valerie Morris is a life-long learner who loves to soak up new information! She is a digital marketing strategist who believes that you can be successful in marketing AND have balance in life.
Avery is attending Colorado Mesa University in the fall of 2021 to pursue her Biology degree. Her future plans are to be a large animal vet. As a future STEM major, she strives to show young girls/women that they can be successful in a male-dominated field
Dr. Donna Grant Wilcox has a PhD in Counseling with Certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Living Therapy. Donna also holds a Master of Theology Degree and is an ordained, Non-Denominational Chaplain.
Katie has centered her 18-year career around inequities within the field of early childhood education and family services. Her initial experiences as an Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher led Katie to recognize the need to impact change through program development, curriculum instruction, and non-profit business operations.
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in STEM programs and have the chance to learn about all the options that are out there for them.
Through my experience working as a classroom teacher, museum educator, and most recently as a program manager with the Dallas Arboretum, I know education systems can thrive with the support of community partners.
Kabi Catalano is the Northwest Regional Director of Advancement for Western Governors University. She is responsible for individual, corporate and foundation fundraising in Colorado and eight other states, including Alaska and Hawaii.