Joanna Schimizzi

Joanna Schimizzi is a National Board Certified Teacher who teaches high school Biology. She has her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Dance Education and has taught Biology and AP Biology in Charlotte, NC. Joanna holds a Masters of Education from Northeastern University with a focus on Classroom Culture and Adult Learning. Joanna is passionate about the importance of curriculum materials in building positive cultural and linguistic identities and about collaboration between educators. With ISKME, Joanna works with partners to co-design and co-facilitate professional learning that supports educators in finding, using and adapting OER for the needs of their students. Joanna also uses her expertise in adult learning to support research initiatives that engage educators in transforming their educational experiences.