Science Math Teaching Center

Clare brings a background in non-formal science education instruction, coordination, and research (including  implications of non-formal programs for learning and supporting the Next Generation Science Standards). She leveraged the standards-based elements of this research into work with the SMTC's professional development team as a Staff Outreach Science Educator. Now, she now supports teachers around Wyoming in understanding and implementing the Wyoming State Science Content and Performance Standards (based on the Next Generation Science Standards). She has been working closely with the standards and the framework that supports them since 2017.

Role: Staff Outreach Educators serve on the SMTC’s professional learning teams that in turn serve Wyoming’s K-12 schools and teachers. Their roles and responsibilities include planning and carrying out professional learning sessions for district and open enrollment workshops, coordinating travel and programming logistics, seeking grants and contracts, supporting with grant and contract reporting, disseminating work in publications and conference presentations, and fostering school district, University, teacher, and community partner relationships. This role is highly collaborative with other professional learning team members, and supports the SMTC’s mission of supporting K-20 excellence in science and mathematics education.