Hello Science Enthusiast!

This website began as a global education guide initiated as a window into my experience in the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program (2018-19), which involved a global education course, a symposium in Washington D.C., and a life changing international field experience in Morocco (a French Protectorate from 1912-1956). All of my research, reflections, photos, and blog posts about the culture and education system of Morocco are still contained here and I invite you to check them out in the “Global Education” and “Science Blog Posts” archives.

Within one year of my Fulbright experience, the entire world found itself enmeshed in the COVID-19 pandemic and I spent many quarantine hours during the winter of 2020-21 working as hard as ever on continued professional growth in science education. I participated in many webinars, took a course on 3D learning, conducted lots of research, and reflected on my 28 year career as a secondary ed science teacher. During this time, I decided to expand is guide to showcase my energy and passion for STEM education with cross disciplinary themes to show how interdisciplinary learning leads to personal growth and fulfillment, enriches education, and ignites all of our inherent interest in the natural world.  

A couple of years ago, as I was working on my National Geographic certification, I conceived my professional mission statement,

“My mission is to create scientifically and geographically literate students who,

• have passion for discovery of the natural world around them
• have the knowledge, the confidence and the skills to communicate ideas respectfully, and
• have the drive to become positive agents of change as globally competent citizens”

As I reflect on my mission, I see that a few tweaks can transform it into one that is appropriate for all people of all ages across the globe.

Thus, my mission becomes,

“My mission is to create and support scientifically and geographically literate people who,

• have passion for discovery of the natural world around them
• have the knowledge and the skills to understand how humans interact with the natural world, and
• have the drive to become positive agents of change in order to protect our shared world“

I hope that you will find my work interesting and perhaps you will see how cross-discipline collaborations could enrich your personal and/or professional life. I have organized many resources on this website and the descriptions are found below.

Sincerely, Laurel Cardellichio

Information Available on this Website:

The pages comprising this website have a wealth of information with resources on global STEM education, three dimensional learning strategies, and information about my professional values, services, and credentials. These pages will be built upon and updated regularly to reflect the current trends in science education.

• Go to the “My Professional Portfolio” link for:
  • My teacher leader philosophy and professional credentials
  • Examples of my practice as a high school science teacher. Look for exemplars of inquiry-based instruction, scientific modeling, and lessons incorporating cross-disciplinary and culturally responsive themes.
• Go to the “STEM Education” link for:
  • My experience obtaining the NASA Endeavor STEM Teacher certification, Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, New York State Science Learning Standards and more.
• Go to the “Global Education” link for:
  • My Fulbright Teachers for Global Classroom’s experience including global education coursework and my international field experience in Morocco.  You will read about my research guiding questions about STEM education and sustainable farming practices in Morocco.
  • A list of Digital Learning Resources to use for global education, Global Education Student Assessment Inventory, the Asia Society’s Global Education Competencies, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and other resources to globalize lessons
  • An Education Week article calling for global education leadership and partnerships
  • A list of local/regional community resources
• Go to the “Interdisciplinary Education” link for:
  • The National Geographic Learning Framework and the National Geographic Disciplinary Perspectives
• Go to the “Consulting & Coaching” link for:
  • To see my professional learning offerings (can be tailored to client’s needs)
• Go to the “Science Blog Posts” link for:
  • Science Feature blog posts.
  • Please go to the archives section for March 2019 to access my blog posts during my Fulbright Fellowship trip to Morocco. Here you will find daily postings about the Moroccan education system and culture.
  • I welcome all readers’ responses, questions, feedback. Your postings will be visible as soon as possible, but please allow at least 24 hours for approval.

Please note: “This website is not an official U.S. Department of State website. The views and information presented are the participant’s own and do not represent the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, the U.S. Department of State, or IREX.”