Ross Sea Partners

About Katie Gardner

Katie Gardner, Teacher Programs Developer at Liberty Science Center is a geologist, and oceanographer. She is passionate about Earth, gaining interest in sharing that enthusiasm as an NSF GK-12 graduate fellow. She holds a B.S. in geology from Florida State University, attended the University of South Florida, for master’s work in oceanography, and holds a M.Ed. from Lesley University in STEM education. Katie has taught thousands of students and dozens of teachers across all disciplines of science in a variety of different formats. She develops exciting lessons and presentations for many different audiences. She co-taught COSIA, a science communications course at Rutgers University focused on providing science students with the skills to share their science with general audiences. She has also provided professional development in communication techniques and educational pedagogy to informal educators. She is currently involved in engineering and computer science education, as well as sharing techniques for integrating technology and data usage into classrooms.