Charlotte G. St. Romain
1002R Energy, Coast, and Environment Building - LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 578-8522 cstrom4@lsu.edu
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EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
06/01-Present Academic Coordinator – Dept. of Environmental Sciences – Louisiana State University
06/02-Present Intern Coordinator for Undergraduate Disaster Science and Management Minor - LSU
01/01-Present Co-Director (LAJSHS) Louisiana Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - LSU
01/00-06/01 LaSIP Site Coordinator - PRISMS Science Project – University of LA at Lafayette
05/99-05/00 Wildlife Educator Supervisor- LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries
08/99-01/01 Secondary Science Teacher - Walker High School, Chemistry
08/97-05/99 St.Thomas More Catholic High School
Honors Chemistry, Chemistry, and AP Biology
Faculty Advisor - Science Olympiad and Jr. Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
1995 - 1997 Carencro High School
Honors Biology I, Biology I, and Physical Science
Faculty Advisor for Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
1988 - 1995 Marksville High School
Honors Chemistry, Chemistry, AP Biology, Biology, and Physics for Technology
Faculty Advisor for Student Council, Science Fair and (JSHS)
1985 - 1988 Simmesport High School
Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science and Environmental Science
Faculty Advisor - Student Council, Science Fair and (JSHS)
1982 - 1985 Middle School Science Teacher. - Bunkie Middle School
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science
1969 -1981 Plaucheville High School - General Science and Vocational Home Economics
Other Experiences:
Fall 1994 Educational Sabbatical
LaSIP - Drafted K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 Curriculum Frameworks Handbooks
Spring 1994 Assistant Director of LA Science and Engineering Fair - LSU
ACADEMIC HISTORY:
1991-1994 M.Ed. + 30 Graduate Hours, Biology and Educational Technology, Louisiana
State University (LSU), and University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL of L)
1983-1985 Biology and Chemistry Certification, Louisiana State University
1975-1977 M.Ed. Supervision and Administration, Louisiana State University
1966-1969 BS General Science and Voc. Home Ec. Ed. Northwestern State University
CONTINUING EDUCATION : (most courses taken for graduate credit)
2003 ENVS 4262; Environmental Hazards Analysis – Louisiana State University
1998 Frontiers in Science Education VI - Tufts University, Medford, MA
1997 Video Probe Microscopy Institute - (Howard Hughes Foundation) - LSU
1996 Topics in Biochemistry Technology - (PACT ) - Miami of Ohio
1996 Patterns In Nature Institute (Fractals in Science) - Boston University
1995 Chemistry Fundamentals. Institute for Chemical Education (ICE) - U. of Wisconsin, Madison
1994 Joint Education Initiatives Institute - CD/ROM Technology -UMD College Park, MD
1993 Teaching Issue Oriented Science Institute - U. of Cal. - Berkeley, CA
1993 Special Topics in Molecular Biology - LSU
1993 Coursework in Educational Programming and Ed. Technology - NSU, USL
1992 Sci-Mat Writing Project - LSU
1991 Woodrow Wilson National Biology Institute - Princeton University
1991 Howard Hughes Animal Physiology Workshop - LSU
1990 Environmental Toxicology Internship - (Howard Hughes Biomedical Foundation) - LSU
1987 Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) - Educational Partnership with LSTA
1981-86 Professional Improvement Program (PIP) - NSU
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Louisiana Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Past Co-Director
Louisiana Science Teachers Association, Past Exhibits Chair, Member
National Science Teachers Association, Executive Planning Committee - New Orleans
Convention 1991; Exhibits Co-liaison 1997 Convention, New Orleans, Member
National Association of Biology Teachers, Member
Louisiana Association of Biology Educators, Member
National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Advisory Board Member
Louisiana Systemic Initiative Program (LaSIP), Past In-service Panel, Past Council Member
Louisiana Department of Education - Past LA Science Frameworks Committee
Rural Systemic Initiative (RSI) for AR, LA and MS, Past Policy Council Member
COMMITTEES (LSU):
University Assessment Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Sciences.
Building and Grounds Committee for Energy, Coast, and Environment Building.
Personal Access Web Service (PAWS) grade submission ENVS departmental contact.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
1997-99 Supervisor of Student Teachers, Lafayette Parish and Diocese of Lafayette
1997 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) for Louisiana; presented by NABT
1996 Finalist for position - Director of National Teacher Leadership Program -Woodrow Wilson
1995 Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Science Teaching - National level
1994 Louisiana Academy of Sciences, Outstanding Teacher of the Year
1994 Reviewed and assimilated Biology Science Standards; Woodrow Wilson Foundation
1993 Tandy Technology Scholar "Champion of the Classroom" (for Excellence in Science,Math and Technology)
1992 Recipient of Sci-Mat Grant funded by the Council for Basic Education
1992-98 Reader for the Advanced Placement Biology Exam for Educational Testing Service
1992 Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) Outstanding High School Teacher Award
1992 LA Dept. of Ed. State Semi-finalist; Secondary Teacher of The Year
1991 Louisiana Power and Light Award for Excellence in Science Teaching
1990-93 Outstanding Science Fair Projects Award. (Region IV) 1990, '91, '92, and '93 (Adviser at Marksville High School)
1988 Louisiana Junior Science & Humanities Symposium Faculty Award
PUBLICATIONS:
RDNA on a StickS. CD-ROM activities. Partnership for the Advancement of Chemical Technology. Center for Chemical Education, Miami of Ohio. (1998).
Curriculum Frameworks Handbooks Drafts, (grades K-12) Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program. (Fall 1994).
Natural History and Ecology of Homo Sapiens, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. (1991). pp. 63-66, 319-321.
Environmental Education Series, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. (1987). pp. 27-30, 62-64, 119-123.
INSERVICE TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
1996-Present Advanced Placement (AP) Biology Faculty Consultant for the
College Board Southern Region
2000-01 Presented Chemistry Demonstrations for teachers at U L of Lafayette
1999-00 Planned and conducted 14 Project WILD workshops and 2 facilitator training sessions
1999 La Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Project WILD Statewide Coordinator Training
1998 Casio Graphing Calculator Trainer of Trainers – UL Lafayette
1993-98 Planned and conducted science teacher workshops in seven parishes and
two Catholic dioceses
1997 Served as a reviewer of manuscript for the Agency for Instructional Technology (AIT) and South-Western Educational Publishing on SCIENCE LINKS curriculum
1996 Served as a reviewer of manuscript for South-Western Educational Publishing Company's BIOLOGY: A COMMUNITY CONTEXT curriculum
1996-01 Advanced Placement Biology Faculty Consultant for The College BoardUs Southern Region
1992-94 Served as LaSIP Teacher Associate for Region VI
1993 Trained by IBM EduQuest as Education Information Specialist
1993 Independent Consultant for Optical Data Corporation
1992-93 Trained by Videodiscovery for level III interactive laserdisc (computer interfaced)
PAPERS AND WORKSHOPS PRESENTED:
Advanced Placement Biology Institute – Served as Faculty Instructor at Florida State University and Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Florida; June 21 – 25, 2004.
Advanced Placement Biology; Faculty Consultant for teachers Workshop;
Jacksonville, FL; October 2003 (Sponsored by the Southern Region of the College Board).
Advanced Placement Biology; Faculty Consultant for teachers Workshop;
Spartanburg, SC; November 2003 (Sponsored by the Southern Region of the College Board).
Advanced Placement Biology; Faculty Consultant for teachers Workshop;
Atlanta, GA; December 2003 (Sponsored by the Southern Region of the College Board).
Advanced Placement Biology Institute – Served as Faculty Instructor at Florida State University and Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Florida; June 23 – 27, 2003.
Advanced Placement Biology; Faculty Consultant for teachers Workshop;
Lexington, KY Oct 4, 2002 (Sponsored by the Southern Region of the College Board).
Advanced Placement Biology; Faculty Consultant for teachers Workshop;
New Orleans, LA Nov. 8, 2002 (Sponsored by the Southern Region of the College Board).
Advanced Placement Biology Institute – Served as Faculty Instructor at Florida State University and Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Florida; June 24 – 28, 2002.
Advanced Placement Biology; Faculty Consultant for teachers Workshop;
Fairfax, VA Oct 15, 2001 (Sponsored by the Southern Region of the College Board).
Advanced Placement Biology; Served as Faculty Consultant for teachers Workshop;
Trenton, NJ October 22, 2001 (Sponsored by the College Board).
"Charlotte's Excellent Science Adventures": Hands-on activities - Louisiana Science
Teachers Association Conventions (1988-1995), and NSTA Area Convention, New
Orleans, LA (1991); Avoyelles Parish - (1991-95), Diocese of Alexandria, LA, Washington Parish Schools and Sabine Parish (1993-94).
Standards Based Workshops. Allen Parish (1997), Lafayette Parish (1996-1997) and Diocese of Lafayette (1998). ULL Casio Graphing Calculator (1998).
RChem-mystery and Fyziks FolliesS. Demonstrations; Connecticut Junior Science & Humanities Symposium. (1998).
"Junior Science and Humanities Symposium; an Interesting Alternative to Science Fairs "NSTA Conventions: Tulsa, OK (1989); Atlanta, GA and Kansas City, MO (1990); Houston, TX (1991); Boston, MA (1992); Kansas City, MO (1993); Anaheim, CA (1994); Baltimore, MD (1995); New Orleans, LA (1997). Intl. Sci. & Engineering Fair, Nashville, TN (1992), ChemEd T97 - Minneapolis, MN (1997).
"Woodrow Wilson Outreach hands-on activities, Bioethical decision-making and Multi-media approaches": LSTA Convention s ('92, '93), National Association of Biology Teachers Conventions: Denver, CO ('92), Boston, MA ('93), and St. Louis, MO ('94), Charlotte, NC ('96).
NSTA Conventions: Charlotte, NC ('92), Kansas City, MO ('93), Anaheim, CA ('94), Philadelphia, PA ('95), Baltimore, MD ('95) St. Louis, MO ('96) and Toronto, ON ('96), Las Vegas (T98).
Other Woodrow Wilson Outreach Activities: "Bioethics and Multimedia" - Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR (1993), Richmond, VA (1993), Science Teachers of New York State (STANYS) Convention (1994).
"Multi-Media Lessons" - Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program (LaSIP) Tri-state Mega Conference, New Orleans, LA (1993); Rural Systemic Initiative (RSI) Mega Conference Monroe, LA (1994) and LaSIP 'Project Delta' - Southeastern LA University (1994); LaSci Link Conference, Alexandria, LA (1996), CAST Convention- Austin, TX (11/96);Arkansas Math and Science Joint Conference - Little Rock, AR (11/96).
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Judged student competitions for Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in the following locations: Iowa City, Iowa; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC, Storrs, CT and Tsukuba City, Japan.
Judge for various other educational competitions.
FAMILY HISTORY:
Born and raised in central Louisiana. Lived and taught in Avoyelles Parish for 24 years.
Transferred to Lafayette Parish - August 1995.
Retired from Lafayette Parish School Board May 1997.
Two children, Jennifer (31) and Kevin (24).
