I was a high school science teacher for 25 years prior to moving to Oklahoma State University. While I did not begin my college career with the intent to become a science teacher, a career in teaching and preparing teachers certainly chose me. I always had a passion for science and the outdoors; actually, I envisioned pursuing a career in mountain lion research. But, when it came time to attend college, I selected a STEM career path from one of three that was talked about most by my teachers and school counselors: a veterinarian, a medical doctor, or an engineer. So, I entered college as a pre-veterinarian major, and I enrolled in courses that focused on the biological sciences. It was not until my college classmates and I started studying together for course exams that I discovered my passion for helping people with the scientific concepts covered in class. I...

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