STAT Teacher Spotlight
STAT is the association that inspires and equips you to be an impactful science educator through connections with other passionate science teachers across the state. From Beaumont to Amarillo and El Paso to Texarkana (and everywhere in between), the STAT community is made up of thousands of dedicated science teachers who inspire discovery of the world through science every day. To showcase some of the amazing talent in Texas science classrooms, outstanding teachers and their inspiring stories will be featured through the STAT Teacher Spotlight. This video Q&A series gives a voice to and celebrates teachers from all backgrounds who are influencing the lives of Texas students. If you know a colleague with an amazing story, nominate them to be featured in a future Teacher Spotlight by emailing STAT at [email protected] with the subject line Teacher Spotlight. The STAT Teacher Spotlight is an initiative of the STAT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. To learn more or get involved with this effort, contact STAT at [email protected]. In the September 2021 Spotlight: Brittany Schwartz, Katy ISD
Brittany Schwartz’s interest in science education was sparked while participating in CISER (Center for the Integration of STEM Education and Research) at Texas Tech University. After graduation, she joined Teach for America to teach high school science in Chicago and New Orleans. After 6 years, she returned to her home state of Texas and currently teaches eighth-grade science and coaches Science Olympiad at Adams Junior High in Katy ISD. She is passionate about modeling how professional scientists “do science” in the classroom. Follow her on Twitter. About the Host
In the July 2021 Spotlight: Ramon Benavides, El Paso
Ramon Benavides has been passionately teaching about the fascinating world of biology for the last 12 years at Del Valle High School and El Paso Community College. Through his work, he hopes to produce future STEM leaders from the El Paso Border Region. He enjoys serving as a role model for youth with socioeconomic backgrounds and educational attainment obstacles similar to those he encountered growing up in South Texas. He also enjoys fishing, hiking, and camping with his wife and son. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. About the Host
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Uchenna Emenaha is a former public school science teacher having taught at both the middle school and high school level. She is currently an assistant professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching. Her research informs and is informed by culturally responsive teaching practices. When she is not teaching you can find her working out or attending a live music event. Follow her on 