The Science House - Staff Directory

	Gina Barrier Western Outreach Coordinator Located at The Education Center in Lenoir, NC, Gina conducts technology, inquiry, and safety workshops for science and math teachers across the state. She also manages an equipment loan program in the northwestern section of NC and assists teachers as they incorporate technology into their science and math curriculum. Gina is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University (B.S. Chemistry and Secondary Ed. Teaching Licensure) 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.
	Dr. Robert Beichner Community Relations Coordinator As Community Relations Coordinator, Dr. Beichner works primarily with the satellite coordinators, assisting with administrative tasks. He works with them and the PAMS Foundation to identify needs and resources for their programs throughout the state. He also will be helping develop materials that describe what The Science House is doing across North Carolina.
	Michelle Benigno Asheville Outreach Coordinator A graduate of NC State University (B.S. in Biology and Science Education) and Appalachian State University (M.A. in Instructional Technology), Michelle leads workshops, manages an equipment loan, and collaborates with schools to increase inquiry learning in math and science courses. Michelle specializes in using technology and the outdoors to engage students. Michelle is a National Board Certified Teacher and taught high school science for 12 years after which she worked as an instructional coach for secondary education.
	Ava Davis Administrative/Budget Specialist
	Greg Deleruyelle Administrative/Human Resources Specialist
	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 has taught biology, chemistry, physics, and information communication technology in the United States and United Kingdom.
	Dr. Lisa Grable Pre-College Outreach Coordinator, FREEDM Systems Engineering Research Center Lisa is the pre-college outreach coordinator for the FREEDM (Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems Center) Systems Center, a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. She received her PhD and Master's of Education in science education from NC State University, and BS in Chemistry from the College of William and Mary. She has taught science at the middle, high school, and college level, serves in leadership roles for the American Association of Physics Teachers and the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, and is an Adjunct Professor of Instructional Technology in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Jason Painter Science Olympiad Coordinator
	Scott Ragan Assistant Director Scott has been with The Science House since 1996. In his current position he assists the director with the day-to-day operations and many of the administrative tasks of The Science House, while continuing to serve in his more recent position of Professional Development Coordinator. A former high school science teacher with degrees from NCSU in Science Education and Environmental Engineering, Scott has a great deal of experience using technology in math and science education. During his tenure he has coordinated several successful NSF projects. Currently he is the project director for a U.S. Department of Education MSP that focuses on Modeling Instruction in the physical sciences.
	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 eighteen years teaching experience in both elementary and middle school science. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA and NC certification in Middle Grades Science (6-9). She is a Toyota Tapestry Large Grant winner and was selected as the 2002-2003 Christa McAuliffe Fellow for the State of North Carolina.
	Dr. Sharon Schulze Director Dr. Schulze served as Associate Director of The Science House from 2003-2007 and currently serves as 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.
	Jennifer Sharp Fayetteville Outreach Coordinator Jennifer teaches workshops, manages an equipment loan program, and helps teachers incorporate technology into the science and mathematics curricula. She is also a doctoral student at NC State, working toward a degree in Science Education with a focus on chemistry education. She received her BS in chemistry from NC State and her MA in Education from Austin Peay State University. She taught high school chemistry in Tennessee and worked as a research/teaching assistant through the Friday Institute and College of Education.

Scientist Partners

	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.
	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.
	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.
	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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