Authors & Presenters

Dr. Kristin Mansell is an assistant professor at Texas Tech University in the College of Education. She has worked with science teachers around the country on unwrapping standards, assessment practices, grading, and collaborative teaming.

Ryan Scott has 15 years of experience in science education. He is currently a classroom teacher and facilitator coach at the 2017 DuFour Award-winning Fern Creek High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

Rusty Taylor has been a professional educator since 1997, serving as a science teacher, middle school assistant principal, and principal at both the middle and high school levels.

Steven M. Wood, PhD, is director of science at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In his role, he provides support and leadership for science learning.