EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science Degree in Toxicology, minor in Botany (1982-86)
Professional Clear Ryan Teaching Credential-Science (1987-88)
California Language Acquisition Development (CLAD) Credential (1994)
University of South Carolina-Toxicological research-DOE Savannah River Site Aiken, SC (1993)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Florin High School-Elk Grove Unified School District (1989-present)-Science Instructor
Florin Elementary School & Florence Markofer Elementary-EGUSD (1988-89)-Science Resource Specialist

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Professional development-continuous professional development-educational opportunities include presentations and participation
through site, district, state, and professional organizations (California Science Project, and NSTA/CSTA/NABT/CUE) conferences.
University of California, Davis Department of Environmental Toxicology Community Outreach Committee Member
Kid Kreations (1990-present)-Students at the secondary level develop exemplary science curriculum for elementary students.
Salmon, Trout Education Program (1994-present)-Students raise eggs to fingerling stage, and release them into local river as part
of this environmentally focused partnership program. Creator and Web-Director of our live Internet camera: Salmon Cam www.salmon.room.net
Department of Fish & Game, American River Salmon Festival (1996-97)-Member, education subcommittee.
Fulbright Binational Mentor Teacher (1996)-Sponsored 2 teachers from Egypt.
Guide Dogs for the Blind (1992-93)-Classroom puppy raiser and trainer.

HONORS AND AWARDS INCLUDE
National Science Teachers Association Semi-Finalists The Science Teaching Award- 2004
Schools Financial Credit Union-People Making a Difference in Education Award- 2003
California League of High Schools Region 3 Educator of the Year Finalist- 2003
National Board Certification Adolescence & Young Adulthood-Science- 2002
Distinguished Science Teacher Award-California Science Teacher's Association- 2001
Women of Achievement-Education, Downtown Professional Business Women (October 2000)
Appointed, by Governor Gray Davis, to the Commission on Technology in Learning [Vice Chair]- term May 2000-December 2003
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Education Foundation Exemplary Science Teaching Award, High School Level (NSTA, 1999)
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching (NSF-White House) (1998-presented in 1999)
Intel Innovations in Teaching Award-Developer and Co-Director of the Kid Kreations Grant (1999)
U.C. Davis-Award of Distinction-College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (highest recognition of the college) (1998)
Teacher of the Year-Elk Grove Unified School District, Sacramento County, and State Teacher of the Year-Finalist-California (1998)
Tandy Technology Scholar-Technology Leader in teaching excellence in mathematics, science and computer science (1998)
Mentor Teacher- Elk Grove Unified School District (1996-1999)
National Assoc. of Biology Teachers’ Outstanding Biology Teacher Award-California (1997)
Sigma Xi National Research Society Outstanding Science Teacher (1997)
California-Outstanding Young Educator (Jaycees) (1997)
U.S. Dept. of Energy Teacher Research Associate, Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC (1993)
Access Excellence, Genentech- Online Mentor, Master Teacher, Teacher Consultant, and Fellow-National Leadership Team Member
Lab Products Association Award, essay competition winner (1993)

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDE
National Association of Biology Teachers’ (NABT)-Director, Outstanding Biology Teacher Award-California-(1998-present)
National Association of Biology Teachers’ Publications Committee and Occasional Publications Subcommittee
The Pubic Forum on School Accountability- consultant/teacher leader (2002-2003)
National Science Foundation (American Institutes for Research)- Master Teacher/Evaluator GK-12 program (2003)
University of California, Davis-Co-Director Nexus K-16 Technology Program (1997-1999)
Kid Kreations curriculum development www.egusd.k12.ca.us/florinhigh/Kid%20Kreations/kidkreation.html
Member, Math/Science Judicial Panel, Governor Wilson’s “Call to Action” scholarship program (1997-98)
Curriculum Developer, reviewer, presenter, and consultant, Health Careers Unit, California Department of Education
Presenter & Consultant, California Science Project--Sacramento Science Institute (1994-present).
Technology “RESULTS” Steering Committee, Elk Grove Unified School District (1998-present)
Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, Elk Grove Unified School District (1994-97 member; 1997-present alternate)

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE
Co-editor Biology Labs that Work, More of The Best of How To Do Its, a National Association of Biology Teachers publication
Society of Toxicology- National conference presentation and panel member 2001, 2003
California Department of Education-Health Careers Consortium Integrated Curriculum Models-science editor
Education Technology Planning-Guide for School Districts-a Commissioner (co-Vice Chair) on the Technology in
Learning Commission working on draft and hearing public comment on the state technology plan.
California K-12 Education Technology Master Plan-a Commissioner (co-Vice Chair) on the Technology in Learning
Commission working on draft and hearing public comment on the state technology plan.
Leech Week-an online curriculum series developed in conjunction with scientists at Genentech http://www.accessexcellence.org
Suckers for Science-an innovative science unit on the historical use of leeches in medicine-The Science Teacher January 2001
Online Lessons-4-Square Video Guide, Chemistry of Living Things, Journey into a Cell, SQ3R plus Guidelines
Access Excellence, Getting Connected a guide for online learning opportunities-presented at CSTA ('95 & '96), and NSTA ('96)
Innovative Teaching Strategies, Student-Centered Learning & Foraging Through the Framework-CDE-HC Consortium Guide
Inside the Earth-From Everlasting Gobstoppers to Volcanoes, a geology lesson packet
Magnificent Microscopes-online teaching packet of teaching strategies on microscopes first presented online for the 1996 NSTA Global Summit. http://www.gene.com/ae/AE/AEPC/NST_SF/haugen.html
Toxicological Profile and Assessment Publication for the Savannah River Site, Environmental Analysis Group