Lori D. Dunklin

Dynamic STEM education leader with over 23 years of experience in both HISD and LAUSD, dedicated to enhancing teaching practices and empowering educators. Proven success in department leadership, curriculum design, and mentoring, with a strong track record in spearheading district-wide STEM initiatives. Expertise in aligning programs with NGSS standards, facilitating professional development, and creating inclusive STEM pathways that effectively address achievement gaps. Committed to fostering an engaging learning environment that inspires students and teachers to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

• Designed and launched a middle-to-high school STEM pathway integrating robotics, engineering design and biotechnology
• Delivered national PD workshops at NSTA on NGSS-based science instruction
• Spearheaded STEM program in HISD, delivering equitable hands-on engineering and robotics opportunities to underserved students.
• In leadership roles, wrote rigorous, aligned science curricula and supported data-driven teacher improvement cycles.
• LAUSD STEAM Micro-credential
• Teacher of the year, 2006, 2013, 2024

• Member, National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
• Member, California Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
• Member, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

• California Teaching Credential – Single Subject Science
• Texas Teaching Credential – General Science (4-8), Life Science (8-12) and Technology Education (6-12)