Staff Directory for the Science House
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Janet Bailey
Student Programs Coordinator |
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Gina Barrier
Western Outreach Coordinator
Located in Lenoir, NC, Gina conducts workshops and demonstration shows, manages an equipment loan program, and assists teachers as they incorporate technology into their science and math curriculum. Gina is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College (B.S. Chemistry) and Appalachian State University (M.A. Instructional Technology) and has experience as an industrial chemist, a high school science teacher, and a science department chairperson. |
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Dr.
Mary Louise Bellamy
K12 Outreach Coordinator
Mary Louise is the K-12 outreach coordinator for the
NSF Science and
Technology Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents
and Processes. She received her PhD in science education
from the University of Maryland, MAT in Biochemistry
from Emory University, and BA in Zoology from UNC Chapel
Hill. She has taught high school science, served as
Education Director of NABT, and is the author of Biology
Discovery Activities Kit, published by Simon & Schuster. |
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Pamela Gilchrist
Science-Technology Specialist
Pamela Gilchrist manages the operations of Photonics Xplorers, Photonics Leaders and Imhotep Academy programs for middle grades and high school students. She is a graduate of East Carolina University with a (B.S.) and (M.Ed. in Instructional Technology). She coordinates the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Conference for 7th grades girls to promote careers in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology. She has taught biology, chemistry, physics, and information communication technology in the United States and United Kingdom.
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Elizabeth Snoke Harris
Web Master
Beth Snoke Harris manages the Science House web site and newsletter. Beth is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill (BS Physics) and NC State (MEd Instructional Technology) and has taught high school physics for several years. |
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Dr.
Joyce Hilliard-Clark
Coordinator of the Imhotep Academy
Dr. Clark works hard organizing the year-round Imhotep
Academy for middle school students and Photonics Programs for high school students. She is a graduate
of Bennett College (B.S.), NCA&T University (M.S.) and
NC State (Ph.D.). Dr. Clark has ten years of experience
as a biology and physical science teacher and has also
acted as Executive Director of the Research Triangle
Science and Mathematics Partnership and as Associate
Director for the Pre-College Programs of the Mathematics
and Science Education Network at UNC-CH.
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Wanda Holloway
Administrative Secretary
Wanda supports the Science House staff by keeping the office running smoothly, making sure everyone gets paid, public relations and in countless other tasks. She is a graduate of the Pathways Leadership Development Program at NCSU (2004) and the NCSU Continuing Lifelong Education Program. She has worked for the Department of Revnue for 18 years and NC State for 11 years.
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Dennis Johnson
Fayetteville Outreach Coordinator
Dennis Johnson is the Outreach Coordinator for the
Fayetteville Satellite Office. He teaches workshops,
manages an equipment loan program, and helps teachers
incorporate technology into the science and mathematics
curriculums. Dennis is a graduate of Pembroke State
University and is an experienced middle and high school
science teacher, department chairperson, and successful
Science Olympiad coach. |
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Colleen Karl
Northeastern Outreach Coordinator
Colleen supports educators in inquiry based science
programming and utilizes outdoor locations for hands-on
learning experiences. She holds a B.S. in Marine Science
from Southampton College of Long Island University,
and is a National Board certified teacher in Adolescent
and Young Adult Science. |
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Jason Painter
Science Olympiad Coordinator |
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Scott Ragan
Professional Development Coordinator
Scott coordinates many of the workshops and professional
development activities of The Science House. He has
a great deal of experience in using technology in math
and science education. He has also coordinated three
successful NSF projects: Team Science, EMPOWER, and
the first year of the Science and Technology Center.
Scott, a former high school science teacher, has B.S.
degrees in Science Education and Environmental Engineering
from NCSU. |
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Shawn Reintjes
Jacksonville Outreach Coordinator
Shawn runs the equipment loan program, conducts professional
development workshops and assists teachers with inquiry
activities for the science classroom. Shawn has fourteen
years teaching experience in both elementary and middle
school science. She is a Toyota Tapestry Large Grant
winner and was selected as the 2002-2003 Christa McAuliffe
Fellow for the State of North Carolina. |
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Dr.
Sharon Schulze
Interim Director
Dr. Schulze served as Associate Director of The Science House from 2003-2007 and is currently serving as Interim Director. She manages the day-to-day operations, works with various grant-funded projects, and actively pursues collaborations and partnerships to improve K-12 STEM education in North Carolina and across the country. Dr. Schulze has high school classroom experience in physics and mathematics. A native Texan and graduate of Texas A&M University and the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Schulze started her work in North Carolina at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. |
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Dr. Alton J. Banks
Professor of Chemistry
Alton Banks is Professor of Chemistry at NC State. He develops instructional software to facilitate the teaching of chemistry. He also works with middle & high school faculty to involve technology in the teaching of science and mathematics. |
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Dr. Lisa Grable
Director, Center for Learning Technologies, College of Education and Psychology
Lisa Grable is active in assisting with the various technology workshops at The Science House, particularly with the EMPOWER program. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary (B.S. Chemistry) and NC State (M.A., Ph.D.). Along the way Lisa has had experience teaching science and technology from middle school to the college level. |
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Dr. David G. Haase
Senior Scientist
David Haase is an Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Professor of Physics at NC State and was the Director of The Science House (1991-2007). He is a graduate of Rice and Duke Universities. He teaches physics, conducts research in nuclear physics, and assists with various Science House projects. |
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Dr. John C. Park
Associate Professor of Math and Science Education
John Park has been in the Science Education program at NC State since 1985. He is a graduate of Anderson College (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A., Ph.D.). He is a principal investigator of many ongoing grant projects at The Science House. In particular, he is Project Director of the Science Junction web site and the group leader of the SERVIT research group.
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Dr. William Switzer
Professor of Chemistry
Bill Switzer travels across NC to present his Chemistry on the Road program as well as teacher workshops. For K-8, he offers a program on States of Matter using liquid nitrogen and dry ice as the focus for discussion. For 6-12, he offers a program on Chemical Energy Transformations. He also offers Operation Chemistry workshops to teachers. The Department of Chemistry outreach page describes these activities in more detail.
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The
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, NC State
University
Dr.
Daniel L. Solomon, Dean
Dr.
Jo-Ann Cohen, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr.
Raymond Fornes, Associate Dean for Research
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