Kristin L Cook Author

Sarah B. Bush, a former middle school mathematics teacher, is a Professor of K-12 STEM Education and program coordinator of the Mathematics Education Ph.D. track at the University of Central Florida where she teaches primarily graduate courses in mathematics education. She is a prolific writer who has authored 12 books and more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Bush recently completed a term (2019-2022) as a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors. She served as lead writer and task force chair for Catalyzing Change in Middle School Mathematics: Initiating Critical Conversations. Dr. Bush was the recipient of the 2021 School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Award for Excellence in Integrating Science and Mathematics and 2018 recipient of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Early Career Award. Dr. Bush seamlessly integrates her practical experience as a middle school mathematics teacher in public schools with her innovative scholarship to serve as an instructional leader in the field of mathematics education and STE(A)M education.   Kristin L. Cook, a former high school science teacher, is a Professor of Science Education in the School of Education at Bellarmine University. She received her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Science Education and Environmental Sciences from Indiana University. Dr. Cook teaches courses in K-12 science methods and STEAM Education. In addition to teaching these initial certification and advanced graduate classes, Dr. Cook serves as a professional developer and consultant for K-12 STEAM focused school reform and project & problem-based learning development. Dr. Cook is actively involved in federal grants and research that focus on engaging students and teachers with the community of science through the exploration of socio-scientific inquiry and transdisciplinary STEAM instruction.