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Theresa Robinson

Theresa Robinson, Elmhurst University

Theresa Robinson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor; Director of Noyce PRIDE STEM Teacher Scholars Program; Program Director of Secondary Education
Department of Education

Dr. Robinson earned a B.S. in biological science and secondary education and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in science and environmental education from Southern Illinois University–Carbondale.

She taught grades 9-12 science in Chicago Public and Charter Schools. She has served the profession by providing science and math professional development to elementary teachers in the Chicagoland area.

She is a member of the National Science Teachers Association and the Association of Teacher Educators.

Check out her interview on WGN News about the NOYCE STEM program.

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