Ward, Annmarie

Annmarie Ward is a former biology researcher who changed careers to become a middle school/high school science teacher and K-12 school district science curriculum coordinator.  During that time, Annmarie achieved National Board Certification in Adolescence and Young Adult Science.  Her research interests lie in understanding best practices for teaching science content to preservice and inservice elementary and middle school teachers that will enhance their ability to teach science content to students via inquiry-based methods emphasizing evidence and explanation.  Annmarie collaborates with other Penn State science education and STEM faculty to develop specialized content courses for preservice elementary teachers (K-8) and professional development for elementary and middle school teachers that blend content learning and inquiry-based teaching.  She also works with school districts and STEM faculty to develop professional development and outreach opportunities for teachers and students that draw on scientists’ expertise to address districts’ STEM education needs.