Knowles Teacher Initiative
Jim Clark is a seasoned educator and leader in science education, currently serving as Co-Founder of Next Generation Science Innovations since January 2015, where the focus is on professional development for school districts implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). As the Science Coordinator for San Lorenzo Unified School District since August 2014, Jim oversees NGSS implementation. Additional roles include District Science Coach and Director of the Academy of Health and Medicine at Arroyo High School, where Jim has been a science educator since 1984, teaching biology and Honors anatomy/physiology. Jim's expertise extends to advisory and resource roles at U.C. Berkeley Graduate School of Education and Knowles Science Teaching Foundation, respectively, as well as conducting educational research at UC Berkeley. Jim Clark holds a BS in Human Biology from San Diego State University, earned in 1981.
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Knowles Teacher Initiative
The Knowles Teacher Initiative is a nonprofit organization that supports a national network of science and mathematics teachers in building leadership and collaboration, facilitating exploration and innovation, and ultimately improving mathematics and science education in the U.S. We strive to create an educational system that is led by teachers who are equipped to solve difficult problems and respond to local challenges in order to serve all of our nation’s students. For more information, please visit www.knowlesteachers.org