Profile Information

Colleen Epler-Ruths

United States

Roles

Instructional Technology Expert

Subjects

Mathematics, Science, Computer Technology, Career and Tech Ed, Educational Support

About me

Colleen Epler-Ruths is the STEM Education Consultant at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania. She has 20+ years of experience in the public science classroom where she taught physics, computer science, and other science courses. Her Ph.D. work focused on spatial skills' impact on student science learning. Besides being a tech guru, she is an outdoor enthusiast, Penn State Extension Master Gardener, Lead for STEP UP physics, a 2020 Finalist for PA Teacher of the Year, and a Fulbright Global Educator. This year she is learning the “sport” of beekeeping and grand-parenting.