People

At the Lawrence Hall of Science, Mo contributes to the Center for Environmental Learning’s research and professional learning projects. They support program ideation and design, resource cultivation and maintenance, and communication between partners and across networks. In their prior work, Mo worked in informal science education as an educator, providing STEAM programming to youth of all ages, from pre-K to high school. Mo’s work as an educator has always been driven by their passion for fostering SEL-balanced and learner-centered experiences. Mo received their B.S. in Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz. 

My name is Anastasia Oxendine.  I have been a science teacher for 8 years.  My current teaching position is 6th/7th grade at a charter school in my local town.  Prior to that, I taught 8th grade science in the local public school system.  I have taught science in grades 5th-8th.  I am also certified for 9th grade science and will be pursuing teaching 9th grade Earth/Environmental science at my local high school in the upcoming school year. 

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