Betty Stennett | Science Educator

Betty Stennett joined BSCS as a Curriculum Developer for BSCS Science: An Inquiry Approach in 2004. She has been involved in writing curriculum for all three levels of this program as well as several other curriculum projects. She also leads professional development for schools implementing BSCS curriculum, and schools and districts committed to teaching science as inquiry and other research-based teaching practices. Betty’s current work at BSCS includes curriculum development and professional development for BSCS Science: An Inquiry Approach, Science Teachers Learning from Lesson Analysis (STeLLA), professional development for teachers in an Institute of Educational Sciences (IES)-funded efficacy trial for BSCS Science: An Inquiry Approach, as well as various other curriculum and professional development projects.

Before joining BSCS, Betty worked with Texas Rural Systemic Initiative as a regional science specialist where she supported systemic reform for science teachers in grades K–12 schools in rural west Texas. She has 13 years teaching experience in both middle and high school, teaching courses in multiple levels of chemistry including advanced placement chemistry, physics, physical science, integrated physics and chemistry, environmental science and Earth science.

Betty earned a B.S. in Education, a M.S. in Multidisciplinary Science, and a M.E. in Instructional Technology from Texas Tech University. She lives in rural west Texas and works from home. While away from work, Betty enjoys reading, sewing, star gazing, and most importantly, spoiling her two grandchildren.

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