Instructional

Telika McCabe is the Administrative Coordinator for the Institute for School Partnership. Telika started her career at Washington University as an Office Assistant in the Student Health Center, in 2019. She earned an associate’s degree in Strategic Communications through WashU’s CAPS program, where she is pursuing a BS in Integrated Studies in Strategic Communications.

Liesl is an Instructional Specialist. She has been a classroom teacher educating students in grades 1-5 across Illinois, Connecticut and Missouri since 2006.  Most recently, Liesl was a teacher with Parkway Schools. There she was a founding member of the district’s elementary school dedicated to Personalized Learning. Prior to that she served as a math coach […]

Carol Colaninno has been actively involved in K-12 STEM curriculum development, education, and research for the past decade. She has a passion for translating science research, content, and practices into K-12 learning opportunities that support students to develop science interest, science identity, and a sense of belonging in STEM. Carol holds a PhD in anthropology […]

Jennifer supports the data collection, evaluation, and research dissemination goals and objectives of programs at the Institute for School Partnership (ISP). She believes deeply in the transformational power of education and the importance of schools in our region to continue building their capacity to provide equitable access to engaging, high quality STEM instruction, and to […]

Gloria is an instructional specialist supporting the ISP’s Math314 team. She supports the team by providing embedded professional learning and coaching in mathematics instruction. Gloria taught fifth and sixth grade as a looping teacher at Maplewood Richmond Heights Elementary for five years, teaching as a departmentalized math and science teacher. While at MRH, she served […]

Alexandra Forgerson serves as an Instructional Specialist, developing and implementing high-quality instructional materials for K-12 classrooms. Collaborating with university faculty, scientists, and educators, she supports the co-creation of resources that support equitable learning experiences and help translate research into authentic student learning opportunities. Her role includes assisting faculty with funded project implementation, proposal development, and […]

Shelly has been working with the ISP since 2021 to implement and oversee technical infrastructure that streamlines operations and aligns with big picture goals. Collaboration is key as Shelly partners with teams to select and maintain innovative, appropriate and sustainable technical solutions in data management, operations, integrations, website management and more.  Before joining the ISP […]

Elizabeth is a curriculum writer with over 25 years of experience in science education and learning design. After a meaningful chapter teaching middle and high school, she has spent the majority of her career developing curriculum products, contributing to a plethora of programs, including The Smithsonian, National Geographic Education, Discovery Education, and BrainPOP.  Elizabeth aims […]

Amanda is a science educator, communicator, and curriculum developer. She has a Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum Design and has worked creating science and engineering programs for global audiences for over 15 years. Her work highlights creative problem-solving and sense-making, inspiring big thinking throughout K-12.

Christi Sanderson, EdD, NBCT, serves as science program manager and instructional specialist. She brings extensive experience as a classroom teacher, district administrator and leader in differential learning, gifted education and curriculum development. She was assistant principal at the Rockwood School District’s Center for Creative Learning. Christi holds an MA in Educational Administration and Doctorate of […]