Egan's Einsteins

Mary Egan
Theresa Buggage
Alan Gorlin
Sarah Horning
Rosie Magarelli
Karla Orosco

Mary Egan, Ph.D
Mentor

My research interests involve Mammalian Systematics, Ancient DNA techniques, Molecular Evolution and Conservation Biology. Systematics plays a key role in understanding biodiversity and addressing the current biodiversity crisis. The use of ancient DNA technology can make representatives from species and populations that are no longer present in former localities (or have gone extinct) accessible for inclusion in comparative studies. These representatives can provide a temporal component for interpreting present-day genetic diversity.

Theresa Buggage

During my twenty-six years of service in New Orleans. I have served my district as a teacher, science coordinator, and administrator. I hold a M.S. degree from Loyola Univeristy and an undergraduate degree in Biology from Southern University in New Orleans. My next goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Biology. My children tease me with this notion by saying, "Mom, at your age?" I can only answer by saying, "The difference is I WILL BE THIS AGE, BUT WITH A PH.D.". Becoming a "Woody" is one of the highlights of my career. Learning how to gene clean, sequence samples, doing meaningful research, analysis, and to really think about teaching, and students learning (Lesson Study) can only better prepare me for the challenges that lie ahead and the students entrusted into my care. My colleagues affectionately refer to me as "Mother Theresa", and I know I have made friends for life. Much Thanks to the Woodrow Foundation, and faculty for choosing me to participate.

Alan Gorlin

I was born in Huntington, Long Island. I attended high school in the desert city Beesheva, Israel. I had an excellent Biology teacher who inspired me to enter the field of Science Education. I started tutoring high school students in 11th grade and really enjoyed it! I graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in Molecular Biology from Hunter College, an M.A. in Secondary Science Education and an Ed.S in School Administration and Supervision from Brooklyn College, and a PhD. from Georgia State University. I spent one year at the Weizmann Institute of Science as a Research Fellow. I have taught in junior high, high school and college for 23 years. I have taught Physical Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, AP Biology, and Honors Biology. Presently, I teach Biology, Genetics, and Microbiology at Walton High School.

Sarah Horning

I currently teach academic and honors biology in Loudoun County, Virginia. Although I teach general biology, my true passion lies in genetics and evolution. I hope to incorporate what I learn in this program into my curriculum next year. I received my bachelor's degree and secondary teaching license from Longwood College, now Longwood University.

Rosanne "Rosie" Magarelli

Rosie graduated from Arizona State University (ASU) in Science Education. She also earned a Master in Science Education at ASU. She has taught in the Mesa Unified School District for 24 years and is noted as a Master Teacher. Over the years, Rosie has been actively involved at both nationally and internationally: International Master Science Consultant for Carolina Biological, demonstration teacher for Educational Television’s Master Teacher Program, videotaped for PBS Scienceline and WGBH Television Station’s EMG Science Scope, Arizona Collaboration for Excellence in Preparation for Teachers Instructor, District Career Ladder Specialist and Presenter, Science and Technology Synergy Team Presenter, U.S. Space Foundation Speaker and Presenter, member of the AZ Biotechnology Collaborative Team, and was honored receiving the National Education Leadership Award. Rosie has instructed at Arizona State University and California Polytechnic University. In the fall, she will be teaching Biology at Powell High School and continue collaborating with NASA to send student research projects on the next Shuttle Mission.

Karla Orosco

I have been teaching middle school math and science as well as adult school mathematics for ten years in California's San Joaquin Valley. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and earned my teaching credential from California State University, Sacramento. I currently teach 7th grade science at Admiral Akers Elementary School at Naval Air Station Lemoore.