Cindy L Kern
Associate Teaching Professor of Education
Dr. Cindy L. Kern is an Associate Teaching Professor of Science Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Kern is committed to creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community in partnership with K-16 science educators across Connecticut to ensure, through research-based teaching practices, a rich and meaningful educational experience for ALL students. Her goal is to be a true partner to our regional science educators as they negotiate the ever-changing landscape of K-16 education.
Dr. Kern was a high school science teacher in Henderson, Nevada, for sixteen years, where she earned the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching. She works with science teachers all over the world with a particular interest in Egypt and China. Dr. Kern currently serves on the University Curriculum Review Committee and the School of Education Technology Committee. At the national level, she currently works with the National Science Teachers Association, Association for Science Teacher Educators, and National Association for Research in Science Teaching.
A native of Las Vegas, NV, and marrying into Michigan has resulted recently in a dual obsession with the Detroit Red Wings and the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dr. Kern was a high school science teacher in Henderson, Nevada, for sixteen years, where she earned the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching. She works with science teachers all over the world with a particular interest in Egypt and China. Dr. Kern currently serves on the University Curriculum Review Committee and the School of Education Technology Committee. At the national level, she currently works with the National Science Teachers Association, Association for Science Teacher Educators, and National Association for Research in Science Teaching.
A native of Las Vegas, NV, and marrying into Michigan has resulted recently in a dual obsession with the Detroit Red Wings and the Vegas Golden Knights.
Education
- BS, University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- MS, University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- PHD, University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Organization
- Education
Office Location
- School of Law and Education 185G
Mail Drop
- NH-SOE
Courses
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ED 140 Introduction to Public Education and the Teaching Profession
Spring 2025 -
ED 343 Advanced Learning and Teaching in Secondary Classrooms
Spring 2025 -
ED 343L Advanced Learning and Teaching: Secondary Assessment Field Lab II
Spring 2025 -
ED 458 Teaching Science in the Primary Grades
Fall 2024 -
ED 503 Advanced Teaching Methods in Secondary Science
Fall 2024 -
ED 573 Advanced Teaching and Learning - Secondary
Fall 2024
Experience
University of New Haven
Assistant Professor of Science Education
West Haven, CT
2013 - 2015
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Teaching Faculty - Science Education
Las Vegas, Nevada
2008 - 2013
Clark County School District - Green Valley High School
Secondary Science Teacher
Henderson, Nevada
1997 - 2013