Talking with teachers about classroom culture, local partners and curriculum planning with students
Gavin Jenkins (GRS grad ’19) leads a table of science educators in brainstorming local and non-traditional forms of scientific expertise like apple breeder/farmer Scott Johnson on genetics, migrant farm worker Hector on soil composition and chemistry or the maker of flawless cocktail ice cubes on variances in water.The 2025 Spring NSTA Team in Philadelphia! Gavin Jenkins (GRS ’19), Dr. Phil Bell from UW, Molly Wilson, Ph.D. candidate, Genna Wilson (GRS ’08), Samantha Stickley (CA), and Dr. April Luehmann (PI JuST Lab, Director GRS).A room full of justice-centered science educators brainstorming ways to make classrooms joyful places of thriving, especially for youth from marginalized groups.
