Teacher in Residence for the College of Science and Math - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Bergen is the Teacher in Residence for the College of Science and Math at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
She holds a BS in Biology and an MA in Educational Leadership. She received the 2006 Amgen Award
for Science Teaching Excellence and was named a Woman of Distinction in Education by Soroptimist
International in 2002 and 2003. She was also named California Teacher of the Year in 2003, and
the Stanislaus County Teacher of the Year in 2002; in 1998 she received the Responsible Care
CATALYST Award for Science Education, Leadership, and Instruction.
She has been a member of Cal TAC since 2005, and was appointed Chair in 2009.
"Active Learning, Compassionate Teaching, Meaningful Experiences: these three beliefs are at the core of my educational philosophy. I bring this philosophy into each classroom, lab, workshop, and outdoor setting I work in, reaching over 2000 students and 100 teachers. The excitement for learning and resulting positive energy I receive working with students and teachers is what inspires me to be a life long learner and continue my quest to bring the best educational experiences to my community."
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Updated 1-15-09
