Conversations From CAST22 highlights the expertise of Featured Speakers, STAT members, and more from the annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, or CAST, presented by the Science Teachers Association of Texas.

In this episode, meet Terry White, a curriculum coordinator for Fort Bend ISD in Houston, Texas, and Kelli Allen, a science Master Teacher with the UTeach undergraduate STEM teacher preparation program at the University of Texas at Austin. Terry White is recipient of the STAT 2022 Distinguished Leadership in Science Administrator Award, and Kelli Allen is recipient of the STAT 2022 Gerald Skoog Cup for Outstanding Leadership in Science Teacher Education.

Learn more about the STAT Statewide Awards at https://www.statweb.org/stat-statewide-awards

This episode was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022. Learn more about CAST at https://www.statweb.org/cast

Conversations From CAST22 highlights the expertise of Featured Speakers, STAT members, and more from the annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, or CAST, presented by the Science Teachers Association of Texas.

In this episode, meet Emma DeVine, a seventh- and eighth-grade science teacher at Greenhill School in Addison, Texas, and Katie Doyle, an 8-year teaching veteran, teaching fifth and sixth grade as the Oceans Program teacher in Flour Bluff ISD in Corpus Christi, Texas. Emma Devine is recipient of the STAT 2022 Outstanding Rookie Science Teacher of the Year Award, and Katie Doyle is recipient of the STAT 2022 Outstanding Elementary Science Teacher of the Year. 

Learn more about the STAT Statewide Awards at https://www.statweb.org/stat-statewide-awards

This episode was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022. Learn more about CAST at https://www.statweb.org/cast

Conversations From CAST22 highlights the expertise of Featured Speakers, STAT members, and more from the annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, or CAST, presented by the Science Teachers Association of Texas.

In this episode, meet Amanda Canada, an eighth-grade teacher at Crosby Middle School in Crosby ISD, and Remelia Arpino, a high school science teacher at Eisenhower High School in Aldine ISD. Amanda Canada is recipient of the STAT 2022 Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher of the Year Award, and Remelia Arpino is recipient of the STAT 2022 Outstanding High School Science Teacher of the Year Award.

Learn more about the STAT Statewide Awards at https://www.statweb.org/stat-statewide-awards

This episode was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022. Learn more about CAST at https://www.statweb.org/cast

The STAT Teacher Spotlight is a video Q&A series featuring great teachers who inspire discovery of the world through science. If you know a colleague with an amazing story, nominate them to be featured in a future Teacher Spotlight by emailing STAT at [email protected] with the subject line Teacher Spotlight.

Meet Carrie Alexander, a chemistry teacher in Waxahachie ISD who has been teaching since 2000. There has been lots of transformations in kids, teaching practices, and schools, and she’s learned that if you don’t learn how to roll with all of the changes then they will swallow you up. Carrie really enjoys helping young teachers learn how to teach and helping struggling students learn.

About the Host

Dominique Janeway is proud to serve as an executive board member for STAT as well as a Dean of Academics at the School of Science and Technology Corpus Christi Elementary. She has been in education for over 10 years, teaching science and mathematics to grades 3–6 in San Antonio where she received her Master in Educational Leadership through the Urban School Leaders Collaborative at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a proven educator and administrator with expertise in student growth, development, and academic success. She is currently pursuing her Superintendent Certification at Lamar University. 

Presenter Titles:

Alicia Mein-Johnson, Education Program Coordinator, Harris County Precinct 3

John Carey, Education Programmer, Harris County Precinct 3

Description: 

In the spirit of science, discovery, and innovation, STAT and its partner Affiliates are thrilled to present "Funny You Should Think That"—a web series that not only addresses misconceptions in science but also takes a closer look at their earlier development and progression into high school-level learning.

The series continues with a new presentation from TAEE and ISEA featuring Alicia Mein-Johnson, Education Program Coordinator for Harris County Precinct 3, and John Carey, Education Programmer for Harris County Precinct 3.

Why are we so afraid of snakes? Join naturalists from Jesse Jones Park and Nature Center in the Pineywoods to get a closer look at a few common, and a few not so common, reptiles of Texas. Remember to call your local nature center or environmental educator for exciting lessons about wildlife.

Conversations From CAST22 is a STAT STUDIO series that highlights the perspectives and expertise featured at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) presented by STAT. Each episode in this series was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022.

In this episode, meet Arlevia Davis, a public educator whose experience includes grades K–12 in the subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics. She has served as a teacher, teacher-mentor, team lead, department chair, and science specialist, and has taught a variety of students with various backgrounds and of various demographics, including at-risk, low socioeconomic, English language learners, and special education. Her teaching methods are the product of her passion to teach science in an engaging yet effective manner; the curriculum and activities she created are research-based and proven to help all learners retain information. 

This episode was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022. Learn more about CAST at https://www.statweb.org/cast

Conversations From CAST22 is a STAT STUDIO series that highlights the perspectives and expertise featured at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) presented by STAT. Each episode in this series was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022.

In this episode, meet Dr. Stephanie Boyce, an edupreneur driven by her passion to reshape the educational landscape by making culturally responsive teaching a way of life. For the last decade, Boyce has focused her studies and work on matters of racial justice and equity for historically marginalized people with a focus on educational spaces. She currently serves as the CEO of Stephanie Boyce & Associates, LLC, and executive director of The FRESH Classroom, and lecturer of African American Studies at the University of Houston

This episode was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022. Learn more about CAST at https://www.statweb.org/cast

Conversations From CAST22 is a STAT STUDIO series that highlights the perspectives and expertise featured at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) presented by STAT. Each episode in this series was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022.

In this episode, meet Tom McFadden, who is in his 10th year teaching eighth-grade science at The Nueva School (Hillsborough, CA) and his 15th year making educational science music videos with and for students. His YouTube channel, “Science With Tom," features rap battles between Rosalind Franklin and Watson & Crick, lyrical odes to cellular respiration, the “Fossil Rock Anthem,” and dozens of professional-grade student-produced music videos.

This episode was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022. Learn more about CAST at https://www.statweb.org/cast

Conversations From CAST22 is a STAT STUDIO series that highlights the perspectives and expertise featured at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) presented by STAT. Each episode in this series was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022.

In this episode, meet Page Keeley, a nationally recognized leader in science formative assessment and understanding of students’ thinking. She is a prolific author of 22 books, including several award-winning titles on uncovering students' ideas, and has authored over 60 journal articles, contributed to several book chapters, and developed formative assessment probes for McGraw-Hill's Inspire Science program. She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and consults with school districts (including several Texas districts), universities, and organizations to build capacity for science formative assessment and teaching science for conceptual understanding. 

This episode was filmed live at CAST22 in Dallas, November 10–12, 2022. Learn more about CAST at https://www.statweb.org/cast