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CAROLYN KELLEY
STEM CENTER DIRECTOR
The Citadel
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The Citadel
School of Education
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
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| Date |
Degree Earned |
Major |
Institution |
| 12/2006 |
M.S. |
Biotechnology
Dean's List, graduated Magna Cum Laude
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University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, Maryland
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| 5/1998 |
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Awarded Secondary Science Teacher Certification for NH (Biology and Biotechnology)
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Franklin Pierce College, School of Education
Rindge, NH
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| 5/1996 |
B.S. |
Microbiology
Lawrence Slanetz Microbiology Scholarship; Dean's List, graduated Cum Laude
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University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
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Experience
| Date |
Position |
Employer |
| 8/2010-Present |
Director of the STEM Center of Excellence
(STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) |
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
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| 1/2010-8/2010 |
Instructor
- Biology I, II, and Environmental Science instructor. Responsible for education of college-level traditional and adult students, as well as high school students with emphasis on laboratory techniques.
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Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
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| 6/2008-6/2010 |
STEM Curriculum Specialist
- Developed blended high school courses in biotechnology and nanotechnology to replace tradtional biology and chemistry courses.
- Developed the model biology course adopted by the state of Connecticut.
- Oversee the science staff and development of science curricula at the Center.
- Responsible for the development of novel STEM-based middle and high school curricula in a blended learning environment for the state of Connecticut and beyond.
- Organize and lead professional development activities associated with the implementation of STEM-based curricula.
- Organize and lead student-learning activities associated with the Center's science curricula.
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Center for 21st Century Skills at Education Connection
Litchfield, CT
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| 2006-Present |
STEM Curriculum Consultant
- Develop novel STEM curriculum to suit needs of contracting organization.
- Develop and deliver professional development activities for teachers related to the implementation of curriculum.
- Assist in the hiring of effective teachers to implement curriculum.
- Develop and deliver STEM presentations for teachers and students.
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Independent Contractor
Nationwide
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| 9/2007-6/2008 |
Director
- Responsible for the design, funding and implementation of STEM professional development opportunities for practicing and pre-service teachers.
- Responsible for securing funds through grants and donations for Center activities.
- Responsible for outreach to K-16, government and industry partners.
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Quinnipiac University's Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning
Hamden, CT
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| 8/2001-6/2007 |
Program Coordinator and Biotechnology Instructor
- Responsible for the establishment of the regional biotechnology center. This included the design of the curriculum, laboratory and classroom facilities, management of funds and purchase of all equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for adherence to state, national and collegiate guidelines for Biotechnology coursework. Responsible for curriculum development and renovations to curriculum.
- Responsible for placement and coordination of students in the Biotechnology internship program.
- Courses: Biotechnology I, II and III.
- Teacher Mentor 2001-2007
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Seacoast School of Technology
Exeter, NH
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| 5/2000-9/2007 |
Adjunct Faculty
- Biology I, II and Microbiology instructor. Responsible for education of college-level traditional and adult students, as well as high school students with emphasis on laboratory techniques.
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Great Bay Community College
Stratham, New Hampshire
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| 9/1997-6/2001 |
Program Coordinator and Biotechnology Instructor
- Courses taught include: Biotechnology I, II, and III, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Biology, and Chemistry.
- Responsible for all aspects of curriculum, and laboratory design and budgeting for the Biotechnology Program.
- Responsible for adherence to state, national and collegiate guidelines for Biotechnology coursework.
- Responsible for placement and coordination of students in the Biotechnology internship program.
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Milford Applied Technology Center
Milford, NH
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| 1/1997-9/1997 |
Inorganic Chemist
- Responsibilities included running environmental microbiological asseys.
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Chemserve
Milford, NH
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| 6/1996-12/1996 |
Molecular Biologist
- Responsibilities included gene activation through genetic and cellular manipulations for use with post-chemotherapeutic cancer patients
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Transkaryotic Therapies
Cambridge, MA
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| 9/1995-6/1996 |
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
- Microbiology laboratory teaching assistant for college level courses.
- Tutor for college level students in the life sciences.
- Educated primary and secondary level students in the life sciences
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University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
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| 9/1994-5/1996 |
Researcher
- Pioneering development of Black Widow silk gland primary cell line for use in blood clotting studies.
- Preliminary development of Daphnia magna primary cell line for use as biological indicator of environmental pollution.
- Collaborated on water purity assessment project affiliated with the EPA.
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University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
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Awards
| 2007 |
National Finalist "My Favorite Teacher" |
| 2007 |
New Hampshire "My Favorite Teacher" Award |
| 2007 |
New Hampshire Teacher of the Year |
| 2007 |
Center for Disease Control Science Ambassador |
| 2004-2005 |
Nominated Biotechnology Teacher of the Year |
Affiliations
| 2007 |
Bioconnect NH |
Founder |
| 2003-Present |
NH Science and Engineering Expo |
Co-Founder |
| 2001-Present |
BioInsights, LLC Educational Advisory Board |
Advisor |
| 1999-Present |
Bio-Link |
Member |
| 1998-Present |
National Educators Association (NEA) |
Member |
| 1998-Present |
Biology Teachers Association |
Member |
| 1997-Present |
High School Biotechnology Advisory Committee |
Member |
| 1997-Present |
NH Biotechnology Council |
Member |
| 2008 |
Math Science Partnership Grant: "Enhancing Elementary Environmental Science Education and Formative Assessment Practice"
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| 2008 |
CT Heath and Education Initiatives Grant: "Connecticut Career Connect"
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| 2006 |
Serve and Learn: "Preventable Cancer Service Learning Project"
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| 2005 |
Department of Labor: "NHSEE and BSO"
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| 2005 |
Serve and Learn: "Alzheimer's Awareness Service Learning Project"
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| 2004 |
USDA: "Genetically Modified Organisms Public Education and Teacher Training" |
| 2004 |
NH Technology Preparation: "Biotechnology Teacher Training" |
| 2003 |
NH Technology Preparation: "Biotechnology Teacher Training" |
| 2002 |
NH Technology Preparation: "Biotechnology Teacher Training" |
Additional Information
- Pioneered the development and implementation of three Biotechnology Education Centers in the state of New Hampshire for high school students.
- Developed STEM courses for Tennessee, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
- Former member of New Hampshire High School Redesign Vision and Ed in '08 that seeks to promote relevant education.
- Developed and lead elementary and middle school science and engineering experiences for students in order to promote these as career choices.
- Developed and ran biotechnology training programs for educators in the state of New Hampshire from 2001-2007.
- Developed and ran a summer forensics club for the Sandown, NH Public Library in July of 2006.
- Developed, lead the creation of and installed a GMO display for the Boston Museum of Science.
- Acted as a consultant for Biotechnology programs in the nation.
- Successfully arranged internships for Biotechnology students within the R&D and manufacturing fields.
- Successful experience as a grant writer and have secured significant funding for all program initiatives.
- Have obtained over $1M to date from grants, corporate sponsorships and donations for all program initiatives.
- Won approval for articulation of Biotechnology Programs with the New Hampshire Community Technical College, where high school students can obtain a total of 15 college level credits.
- Repsonsible for extensive budgets and control over construction of classrooms and laboratory facilities for all program initiatives. Acted as the decision-maker in all laboratory spaces.
- Actively work with advisory committees to maintain the excellence of all program initiatives.
- Developed an interactive Web Page for the Biotechnology program.
- Planned and ran educational trips to Costa Rica and Bermuda for students.
Invited Speaker
Genetically Modified Organisms
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NE Ag Teacher Conference June, 2009
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| Pharming |
NE Ag Teacher Conference June, 2009 |
Biotech Futurecast: Global Needs, Individual Contributions
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BioConnectNH February, 2008
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West Nile Virus Outbreak
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CDC June, 2007
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Promise of Biotechnology Education
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WMUR Channel 9 June, 2007 and NASA May, 2007 |
Characteristics of Effective Teachers
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Rivier College, FEA April, 2007
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Biotechnology Manufacturing and Production
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University of Maryland April, 2007
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Choose Your Own Adventure - Excellence in Teaching Biotechnology's Impact on Our Region
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New Hampshire DOE April, 2007
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The Biology of Bioterrorism
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Leadership Seacoast March, 2007 |
| DNA Forensic Science |
Boston Museum of Science 2006 |
| Case Studies in Forensic Science |
Boston Museum of Science 1999-2006
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| Production of Recombinant Plasmid with Spinach DNA |
Boston Museum of Science 1999-2006
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| Advancing Students into the Field of Molecular Biology |
Plymouth State University, June 2005 |
| DNA Fingerprinting |
E.R. Biotechnology Institute, June 2002 |
| Biotechnology Resources |
Seacoast Bio-Net June, 2002 |
| Infusing Biotech into a Traditional Science Curriculum |
Seacoast Bio-Net June, 2002 |
| Baterial Transformation |
Phillips Exeter Academy, March, 2002 |
| ELISA as an Industry Tool |
Seacoast Bio-Net Feb. and Nov., 2001 |
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