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Carolyn WillardCarolyn Willard is the Network Director for the Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) Program. In this role, she has established and directs an active international network of over 50 regional curriculum implementation sites that use GEMS curriculum guides to support their educational reform efforts. She leads a wide range of professional development activities in using preKÑ8 inquiry-based instructional materials through the GEMS Network and elsewhere. Her strength in professional development derives from her 20 years of experience as a classroom science teacher in urban, public elementary schools. Willard also serves as a curriculum developer and author or co-author of numerous GEMS guides, including The Real Reasons for Seasons, Microscopic Explorations, Plate Tectonics, and Environmental Detectives. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Comparative Literature and a multiple-subject teaching credential, both from the University of California at Berkeley. |