Transform STEM Education Through Interactive Workshops
Research-based, practical strategies for engaging diverse learners and creating inclusive STEM classrooms.
Professional Development Workshops
I design and facilitate interactive workshops that equip educators with research-based, practical strategies for engaging STEM learners.
Each session blends culturally responsive pedagogy, inquiry-based practices, and real-world connections to help educators transform classrooms into spaces where all students can thrive.
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My workshops combine storytelling, scholarship, and practical strategies to spark meaningful dialogue and action. Whether you're looking for a keynote address, half-day session, or full-day professional development, I will tailor the content to meet your organization's specific needs.
Keynote
(45-60 min)
Workshop & PD (2-3 hours)
Online Course (coming soon)
Culturally Responsive & Innovative Science Practices (CRISP)
What does it really mean to be culturally responsive in STEM education? Too often, educators interpret cultural responsiveness as adding music, hobbies, or surface-level connections to lessons. Research demonstrates that authentic responsiveness requires deeper, critical approaches that connect science to society, address systemic inequities, and affirm student identities.​ This interactive workshop draws on the CRISP framework to provide teachers with both practical strategies and research-based insights for making science instruction equitable and transformative.
Unpack the CRISP Framework - Learn to apply culturally responsive and innovative science practices through practical strategies supported by current research.
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Examine Teacher Positionality- Reflect on how identity and positionality shape classroom practices, while engaging in metacognitive strategies to challenge limiting beliefs, fixed mindsets, and unconscious biases that impact student learning.
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Apply a Design Checklist- Create and use a framework and checklist to design culturally responsive science lessons that foster belonging, disrupt inequities, and connect science to students’ lives.​​​
Engaging STEM Learning Through Storytelling and Narrative Strategies
How can we transform STEM instruction into an experience that resonates with students’ minds and imaginations? This interactive workshop explores innovative approaches to teaching science and mathematics through storytelling, case studies, and narrative-driven strategies. Participants will learn how to personalize STEM learning by weaving in students’ own experiences, imaginations, and cultural narratives—making abstract concepts more relatable, memorable, and applicable.
Key Takeaways:
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1. Practice integrating storytelling, case studies, and imaginative prompts into STEM lessons.
2. Explore ways to reduce cognitive overload by shifting from “heavy lifting” lecture models to engaging narrative techniques.
3. Design strategies to increase student engagement, knowledge retention, and accessibility in science and math classrooms.
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By the end of this session, educators will leave with ready-to-use tools to enhance instruction, support diverse learners, and inspire curiosity through the power of storytelling in STEM. ​
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Delivery Method : Keynote, Workshop/PD, Online Course
Belonging in STEM: Research-Based Strategies for Inclusive Learning
Belonging is a powerful driver of academic success and persistence in STEM. When students feel connected to their peers, instructors, and the broader discipline, they are more engaged, resilient, and motivated to learn. This course highlights research-based, easy-to-incorporate interventions that foster belonging and inclusion in STEM classrooms.
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Implement Belonging Interventions — Learn simple, research-based strategies to foster classroom connections, improve student performance, and support all learners.
Use Empathy Mapping for STEM Success — Apply empathy-mapping tools to better understand students’ perspectives and design lessons that address their needs.
Contextualize STEM Learning — Examine cultural and historical contexts of STEM, including fun facts and the contributions of contemporary scientists, to make content accessible and relatable.
Engage Student Genius Across Identities — Practice strategies to recognize and leverage student brilliance across race, gender, and ethnicity, fostering equity and inclusion.
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By the end of this course, educators will have a toolkit of strategies to create welcoming, student-centered STEM learning environments where all learners feel connected, capable, and inspired.
Delivery Method : Keynote, Workshop/PD, Online Course
Science x Society: Equity, Justice, and Scientific Argumentation
Science does not exist in isolation—it has shaped societies, reinforced inequities, and driven innovation. For today’s educators, understanding these dynamics is key to teaching science that is accurate, relevant, and socially responsible.
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This training explores how science has been applied and misapplied across social contexts and the implications for equity and justice in today’s classrooms. Participants will learn strategies to address misconceptions about race and human diversity through modern genetics, while fostering critical thinking, civic engagement, and anti-bias perspectives. Through NGSS-aligned, hands-on lessons, educators will gain tools to make science instruction both rigorous and socially conscious—empowering students to see science as a force for equity, justice, and civic participation.
Key Takeaways:
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Examine Science in Social Contexts — Explore historical and modern examples of how science has been used and misused, and what lessons this carries for contemporary classrooms.
Address Genetics Misconceptions — Learn strategies to teach modern genetics that challenge myths about race, identity, and human diversity.
Foster Civic Engagement Through Science — Use science content as an entry point for anti-bias education, critical thinking, and justice-centered classroom discussions.
Apply Hands-On NGSS-Aligned Lessons — Practice implementing interactive lessons and activities that integrate equity and justice into core science standards.
By the end of this course, educators will be equipped to transform science teaching into a practice that deepens understanding, challenges bias, and promotes equity and civic responsibility.
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Delivery Method : Keynote, Workshop/PD, Online Course
Keynotes
All of my workshops and professional development sessions can also be delivered as dynamic keynotes. I provide research-informed talks that inspire audiences to think critically about the intersection of science, culture, and education.
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Each keynote blends storytelling, scholarship, and practical strategies to spark meaningful dialogue and action. Designed to be high-energy and inspiring, my talks set the tone for conferences, summits, or large gatherings.
Keynote themes include:
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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy — Transforming teaching practices to affirm student identities and disrupt inequities.
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Equity in STEM Education — Creating pathways that broaden participation and foster belonging for all learners.
The Role of Science in Society — How science, as a human endeavor, is subject to biases—and how modernized instruction can fosters equity and engaged citizens
