Heather Kaiser

Dr. Heather Kaiser serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Education at Methodist University's College of Business, Technology & Professional Studies, bringing extensive K-5 teaching experience and educational technology expertise.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Elementary Education and Educational Ministry from Houghton College
• M.Ed. in Educational Technology from Lesley University
• Ed.D. with e-learning specialization from Northcentral University

Her research centers on STEM education innovation and teacher development, notably through inquiry-based science simulations and Twitter edchats for professional growth. She designs accessible STEM resources for diverse classrooms, emphasizing role-play and inquiry methods to engage students in science careers.

Her accolades feature the prestigious Burroughs Wellcome CAST award, which funded her 'Stimulating Science Simulations' project and doctoral research on social media-enhanced teacher training.

Dr. Kaiser actively supports educators through customized staff development sessions and dozens of practical webinars covering technology integration, science pedagogy, and new teacher mentoring.