It's Time for Science Podcast Episode 24: student-centered learning and successful implementation

It's Time for Science Podcast Episode 24: student-centered learning and successful implementation

From It's Time for Science by Tom Racine

June 24, 2025 · 36 min

About this episode

Tom Racine discusses student-centered learning and successful implementation with science specialists and an international classroom teacher.

It's Time for Science, and it's time to talk about student-centered learning and successful implementation! Tom talks to science specialists Lynn Gutzwiller and Rachael Coleman from Jordan School District in Utah about how they best support teachers and how they were able to use ELA and technology funds to help fund their science curriculum purchase. Tom then talks with international classroom teacher Kendra Villalpando about keeping students engaged and her love of science! Lynn Gutzwiller has worked in education for over 20 years, with extensive experience in middle school classrooms, administration, and instructional coaching. She holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and multiple endorsements including Secondary English, Elementary STEM, Instructional Coaching, and Educational Technology. For the past 5 years, Ms. Gutzwiller has worked as a Science Specialist in Jordan School District. Her consulting work includes museums, universities, and school districts throughout Utah. After parenting 4 boys to adulthood, she enjoys exploring new places in Southern Utah and hanging out with her granddaughter. Rachael Coleman has taught middle and high school science for…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Racine

Guests: Lynn Gutzwiller, Rachael Coleman, Kendra Villalpando

Topics covered

  • student-centered learning
  • science education
  • teacher support
  • curriculum implementation
  • engagement strategies

Keywords

  • student-centered learning
  • science curriculum
  • teacher support
  • engagement
  • Jordan School District

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jordan School District

Places: Utah

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