Successful Collaboration 

Goal 3 of ACS’s Strategic Plan supports excellence in education.  During my 40-year teaching career I developed various innovative, relevant, and effective chemistry curriculum enhancements.  One program involved collaboration between educators and leaders from industry.  I was chosen as one of three educators to work with leaders from local STEM industries.  The goal of this collaboration was to expose students to real-world experiences and to equip them with the skills needed for future careers in business.  Our team developed programs that helped educators understand the needs of industry, offered mentoring and career advice to students, and provided financial support and resources.