Molly Ware

Molly Ware, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Western Washington University (WWU), specializing in Science Education with a focus on ecological and transformative pedagogy. Her work emphasizes educational equity, sustainability, and the interplay between environmental awareness and social justice. She teaches courses such as Secondary School Methods, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Kenya/Rwanda: Field Studies & Collaborative International Service-Learning.

Ware holds a PhD and MEd from the University of Georgia and a BS in Biology from Principia College. Her research explores how education can foster ecological responsibility and systemic change, with publications in journals like Cultural Studies in Science Education and Complicity.

Her teaching philosophy integrates service-learning and outdoor education, addressing issues of diversity and interdependence. She has presented widely on topics such as sustainability pedagogy, critical consciousness, and curriculum innovation, collaborating with institutions like the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force and the WWU International Studies program.

Ware’s work bridges educational theory and practice, advocating for curricula that promote ecological stewardship and social justice. Her research emphasizes the role of educators in creating inclusive, transformative learning environments.