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Debbie Kinne (Graduate Fellow)

Debbie Kinne

Current Degree
Doctorate (Ed.D.) - Curriculum and Instruction (emphasis in Science Education and Technology)
University of Cincinnati, College of Education

Previous Degrees
Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Science (Bowling Green State University, OH)
Minors - Chemistry and Biology (Bowling Green State University, OH)

Biography
Debbie Kinne is the coordinator for the NSF STEP project. She is currently a doctoral candidate and will begin collecting her dissertation data during the summer of 2003. She will graduate from the University of Cincinnati with an EdD in curriculum and instruction, with emphasis in science education and technology. Before enrolling as a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati, Debbie taught chemistry, physics, and physical science for five years in both private and public high schools. While she has been at the University of Cincinnati, she has been a graduate assistant for the department of Teacher Education and worked in the College of Education Dean’s Office with the primary responsibility of working on the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. In addition, she has taught several courses including Computer Tools for Teachers, Instructional Technology, Field Practicum Experiences, and Instructional Planning. In addition to working throughout her graduate school experience, she is also the president of the Graduate Education Association and has been a member of several; college and university committees. She brings several years of experience with science education to the program in addition to her familiarity with the university, college of education, teachers, and students.


National Science Foundation