Kathleen Shehan Caslow

Experienced and resourceful Instructional Designer with a distinguished career spanning thirty-one years in e-learning and curriculum development across diverse courses. Demonstrated expertise in delivering valuable insights into content and design, resulting in the creation of highly effective learning programs that consistently achieve desired learning outcomes. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering meaningful relationships with students and collaborating seamlessly with curriculum team members to accurately assess learning needs. Adept at establishing rapport with a wide range of collaborators and partners.

A well-organized and dependable professional, adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Proactively takes on additional responsibilities to ensure team goals are met, showcasing a strong commitment to the overall success of the organization.

• Used Microsoft Excel to design and develop a spreadsheet for implementation of a bridge program for 8th graders moving into high school (2022).
• Excellence in Teaching Mastership (2017)
• Smithsonian Institute Teacher Marine Research Grant to Curacao (2015)
• Anatomy Physiological Society Grant (2007-2008)
• Frontiers in Physiology Professional Development Fellowship (2007-2008)
• Latham Mastership for teaching excellence (2001 and 2004)
• Philips Foundation, Inc. Grant for American scientists researching in France (1999)
• Egan Family Education Grant for Sherwood Forest Naturalist Program (2002 -2004)
• Chesapeake Bay Trust Grant for environmental projects (2002)
• Diggs Foundation Grant for oyster restoration on the Chesapeake Bay (2003)
• Unsung Hero from the Lacrosse Foundation (1996)

• ISEEN Training (2023): International learning laboratory and networking opportunity for independent school experiential educators, administrators, and teachers to share challenges, successes, and explore the role of experiential practices in education.
• Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) (2015): Intensive residential program equipping teachers to lead and manage intercultural changes in schools.
• SEED Diversity Training: Peer-led professional development program fostering equity and diversity through conversational communities (2011-2012, 2014-2015).
• American Physiological Society's (APS) Frontiers in Physiology (2007-2008): Fellowship program supporting the professional development of science teachers with research experiences, summer institutes, and more.
• Episcopal High School Sabbatical (1999-2000): Yearlong program supporting genetic and stem cell research under Childhood Leukemia Cancer Research project.
• Georgetown University, Research Assistant (1986-1992): Conducted colon cancer research and HIV/AIDS research in various laboratories.
• National Institute of Health, Research Technician (1985-1986): Worked on HIV/AIDS research in Dr. Robert Gallo's laboratory.
• Memberships: US Lacrosse, USTA Tennis Association, National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), National Physics Teachers Association.