Kenric M. Kesler
Center for Science Teaching and Learning,
Northern Arizona University
Phone (928)-523-0929
Kenric.Kesler@nau.edu
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.
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Making Sense of Science: Organisms Facilitator Training completed, April 2015
Education is Elementary Teacher Education Institute, March 2015
Making Sense of Science: Energy Facilitator Training completed, Feb 2015
Principal Investigator Coconino County ESA, Math and Science partnership grant,
Content Partner, December 2014-February 2016
Principal Investigator Coconino County ESA, Math and Science partnership grant,
Content Partner, August 2012-December 2014
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
Biotech Basics and Beyond for Teachers and Students, NAU TRIF grant, co
instructor, Jan-April 2010.
Biotechnology Integration Opportunities for Teacher Education and Content,
National Science Foundation GK-12 grant, Co-PI, Project Coordinator and Director
2007-2014
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,