Andy Pannell

Andy serves as the Civic Education Program Manager and State Coordinator for Wyoming We the People and Project Citizen, where he leads statewide initiatives that strengthen civic knowledge, inquiry skills, and constitutional understanding among teachers and students.The Civic Education Program is generously funded by the John P. Ellbogen Foundation and was previously housed in the American Heritage Center. Given the program’s strong alignment with our mission and statewide work, it is now housed within the College of Education. Andy began his career in Colorado as an ESL teacher before returning to Wyoming and teaching at the elementary level, later moving into middle school math, science, and social studies. He is also proud to have served as the head coach of the Laramie High School boys' soccer team for 20 seasons. Andy holds all his degrees from the University of Wyoming, including a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, a Master of Science in Middle Level Mathematics from the Science and Math Teaching Center, and an Educational Leadership certification. He is dedicated to expanding professional learning for educators, elevating civic engagement opportunities for students across the state, and fostering the next generation of informed, active citizens.