STEM Programs Bios and Contact Information
Kirk Brown
kbrown@sjcoe.net
209.468.4880
Director of STEM
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Kirk is Director of STEM at San Joaquin County Office of Education. He is also co-director of the Delta Sierra Science Project, a six county region of the California Science Project. In addition, he is regional science-lead of the Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee of the California County Superintendent’s Educational Services Association. Kirk was also a member of the NGSS State Review Team and the NGSS Science Expert Panel, helping California adopt the NGSS state standards for science. In addition he is one of the writers of the Revised CA Science Framework, which will be published in 2017. (full bio....)
Ann Carl
acarl@sjcoe.net
209.468.4880
Senior Administrative Assistant
Ann is the new Senior Administrative Assistant for STEM Programs at San Joaquin County Office of Education. Ann has been at San Joaquin County Office of Education for 10 years, 6 of those with the Assessment Projects department prior to joining Science and STEM team. She is responsible for supporting the SIMMS grant as well as all other programs ran by the Science and STEM office. Duties include wide variety of secretarial duties and assisting Amy. Ann carries a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Stanislaus. Ann is married and has two daughters. She and her family like to travel as much as possible and always look forward to their annual summer fishing trip.
Bret States
bstates@sjcoe.net
209-468-4961
STEM Coordinator, STEM Programs, Educational Services
Bret is a STEM Coordinator for at San Joaquin County Office of Education. He received his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1997 and Master of Science in Education (Curriculum and Instructional Strategies) from the University of New England in 2009. As STEM Coordinator for the San Joaquin County Office of Education, he provides STEM professional development and support for K-12 teachers throughout the area. (full bio....)
Lissa Gilmore
lgilmore@sjcoe.net
209-468-9170
Coordinator - Outdoor Education, Educational Services
Lissa is a Science/Science Fair Coordinator at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. She received her bachelor’s in Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and her Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of the Pacific. As a Science Coordinator for the San Joaquin County Office of Education, she provides professional development and support for K-12 teachers. Lissa is also the Coordinator for the San Joaquin County Science and Engineering Fair. (full bio....)
Stephen Callahan
scallahan@sjcoe.net
209-468-9247
Educational Technology Coordinator/FabLab
Stephen is the Educational Technology Coordinator at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. He is a former science, math, and engineering teacher. Stephen received his bachelor's degree from University of California, Berkeley in Cognitive Science. Stephen is focused on the intersection between education, technology and engineering ways to improve people's lives. He invents and programs hoping to inspire learners of all ages. Stephen is also the manager of the Engineering and Design Center.
Dean Reese
dreese@sjcoe.net
209-468-4880
Coordinator - Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center
Dean Reese is a Science Coordinator of Outdoor Education and Environmental Literacy for San Joaquin County Office of Education. In this position, he manages the SJCOE Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center and works towards expanding environmental literacy throughout San Joaquin County and beyond. He is the Project Director for the Region 6 California Environmental Literacy Project and enjoys supporting teachers in their efforts to connect students with the natural world to move towards a more sustainable future. (full bio....)
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dreese@sjcoe.net
209-468-4880
Coordinator - Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center
Dean Reese is a Science Coordinator of Outdoor Education and Environmental Literacy for San Joaquin County Office of Education. In this position, he manages the SJCOE Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center and works towards expanding environmental literacy throughout San Joaquin County and beyond. He is the Project Director for the Region 6 California Environmental Literacy Project and enjoys supporting teachers in their efforts to connect students with the natural world to move towards a more sustainable future. (full bio....)
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Kristine Stepping kstepping@sjcoe.net 209-468-9028 Program Manager - Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center (bio coming soon....) |
Tamara Basepayne
tbasepayne@sjcoe.net
(209) 817-8053
Science Coordinator - STEM Programs, Educational Services
Tamara is the Science Coordinator for STEM Programs at San Joaquin County Office of Education. She received her Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005 and Master of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of the Pacific in 2012. As a Science Coordinator for the San Joaquin County Office of Education, she provides science professional development and support for K-12 teachers throughout the area. (full bio....)
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