Kenric M. Kesler Phone (928)-523-0929
Center for Science Teaching and Learning,
Northern Arizona University Box 5697, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5697
a. Professional Preparation
Fort Lewis College Environmental Biology BS 1991
Northern Arizona University Master of Arts Teaching-Biology, 1998
Arizona Teaching Certification, 1999
b. Appointments:
July 2007-Present Professional Development Coordinator, Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
June 06-July 2007 Professional Development Associate, Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
2004-2006 Science Department Chairman, Northland Preparatory Academy
1999-2006 Science Teacher, Northland Preparatory Academy Flagstaff, Arizona
1996-1998 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Northern Arizona University, Department
of Biological Sciences
c. Products:
PRODUCTS MOST CLOSELY RELATED
1. Clark, J., Kirkley, J., & Kesler, K. (January 2016) Leading Change in STEM Focused Schools. Presented at the 21st Century STEM: Integrate 2 Innovate Conference, Phoenix, AZ
2. Rubino-Hare, L., Blevins, K., Manone, M., Bloom, N., Kesler, K. (July, 2014). Geospatial connections promoting advancement to careers & higher ed. Presentation at the annual Esri Education User Conference, San Diego, CA. http://proceedings.esri.com/library/userconf/educ14/papers/622_64.pdf
3. Kesler, K. and Kirkley, J. (2013, October). What Might STEM Instruction Look, Feel and Sound Like? Arizona Science Teachers Association annual conference, Phoenix, AZ.
4. Kesler, K. & Ueckert, C. (December, 2012). Biotechnology as an Avenue for STEM: Lessons from the Northern Arizona University GK12 Project. Area conference, National Association of Science Teachers, Phoenix, AZ.
5. Ueckert, C., Kesler, K., Krohn, A., Polsgrove, P., Roe, C. (March, 2010) Bringing Biotechnology into the Classroom: 3 Biotechnology Lessons You Can Use Next Week. NSF Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 education GK-12 Annual Conference, Washington DC.
6. Ueckert, C., Kesler, K., Paquette, A., Vlieg, J. (March 2011) Lessons Learned: Meeting the Challenges of a GK-12 Program. NSF Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 education GK-12 Annual Conference, Washington DC.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTS
1. Kirkley, J. and Kesler, K. (2013, October). Using NGSS to teach smarter not harder. Arizona Science Teachers Association annual conference, Phoenix, AZ.
2. Anderson, N. & Kesler, K. (December, 2012). What you can gain from Genetic Testing in your classroom. Area conference, National Association of Science Teachers, Phoenix, AZ.
3. Ueckert, C. & Kesler, K. (Every August 2010-2012) IGERT-GK-12 research symposium and Poster session, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ.
4. Kesler, K & Anderson, N. (October 2011). Cootie Genetics: An interactive Way to Teach Middle school Genetics. Arizona Science Teachers Association Conference.
d. Synergistic Activities:
1. Making Sense of Science: Organisms Facilitator Training completed, April 2015
2. Education is Elementary Teacher Education Institute, March 2015
3. Making Sense of Science: Energy Facilitator Training completed, Feb 2015
4. Principal Investigator Coconino County ESA, Math and Science partnership grant, Content Partner, December 2014-February 2016
5. Principal Investigator Coconino County ESA, Math and Science partnership grant, Content Partner, August 2012-December 2014
6. Principal Investigator (NAU) Jr. BIOTECH: Bioscience Education for Middle School Teachers and Students, Helios Foundation, Served as Regional coordinator in partnership with University of Arizona, Oct. 2009-September 2013
7. Biotech Basics and Beyond for Teachers and Students, NAU TRIF grant, co instructor, Jan-April 2010.
8. Biotechnology Integration Opportunities for Teacher Education and Content, National Science Foundation GK-12 grant, Co-PI, Project Coordinator and Director 2007-2014
9. Biotechnology for Teachers: A Link Between Content and Real World Applications, Arizona Board of Regents Improving Teacher Quality grant. Provided Professional Development and course instruction for high school teachers 2006-2009
e. Collaborators & Other Affiliations:
Dr. Ron Gray Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Dr. Danielle Ross NAU
David Engelthaler Translational Genomics Research Institute-North
Zsuzsi Kovacs Translational Genomics Research Institute-North
Brent Neilson Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology
Lannie Gillespie Navajo County Educational Services Agency
Cheryl Mango-Paget Coconino County Educational Services Agency
Dr. Maribeth Watwood NAU
Dr. Jane Marks NAU
Sean Clendaniel North Country Health Care
Dr. Uwe Hilgert University of Arizona
Dr. Nadja Anderson University of Arizona
Dr. JoAnne Vasquez Helios Education Foundation,