I have taught undergraduate biology lab classes for 21 years and undergraduate biology lecture courses since January 2019. Science and math education are my passion. Infectious disease, public health,... and the constantly changing nature of science have always been important topics to me. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in both Chemistry and Math and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis on bacteriophage research. I have spent extensive time dedicated to research and mentoring others in the process of science and research. Currently, I am working on my Ph.D. in STEM education with an emphasis on active learning and implementing more activities into lecture courses to improve student understanding, student engagement, and student course satisfaction. I love being an instructor and a mentor, and I love helping my students succeed and progress towards their ultimate goals. I have pursued learning and education my entire life and consider myself a life-long learner and educator. I view my classroom as a community where we are all learning and striving to improve; I welcome and encourage my students to ask questions, be inquisitive, work towards innovation, and collaborate with others because that is the hallmark of science.read more

Hi! My name is Tina. I grew up in rural Nevada, graduated from public schools, went to community college for 2 years, then transferred to the University of Nevada, Reno. In May 2002, I graduated wit... h my Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in both Chemistry and Math. In December 2018, I graduated with my Master of Science degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis on bacteriophage research. Currently, I am working on my Ph.D. in STEM education at University of Nevada, Reno. I have focused the past 23 years of my career working in higher education, managing/coordinating science labs and teaching biological science courses including: general biology, cell and molecular biology, and microbiology. I worked in science labs for over 20 years and I have taught biology classes since 2002. In the last several years my focus has shifted from the science lab to science education and public health. I really love science and math and teaching it to others, mainly because I love when students learn new things and are able to relate what they have learned to their lives. I view my classroom as a community of learners striving to improve. My main goals are for students to feel comfortable and have safe space for them to be vulnerable and to ask questions because that is where the learning happens. I welcome and encourage my students to ask questions, be inquisitive, work towards innovation, and collaborate with others because that is the hallmark of science. In my "free time", I enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and lake days. I have been married for 23 years, have a Bullmastiff, an English mastiff, and am a very proud aunt to two wonderful nephews. I enjoy reading, both non-fiction in my field of study and fiction for fun, working out, and spending time with my family.read more