Liz Grindinger

Bachelors of Science in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University (Cum Laude)

Masters of Science in Environmental Biology from Tulane University

Population genetics researcher in labs at Tulane University and the American Museum of Natural History during undergraduate and graduate studies

Author of publication in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology entitled Phylogeography and geographic variation in the Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus): characterization of mtDNA and plumage hybrid zones

10 years of teaching experience in private education, teaching courses and acting as the team lead for on-level biology, honors biology, AP Biology, and AP Environmental Science

Recipient of teaching award honoring teachers who strive to be critically-reflective educators who engage in development in light of new research, best practices, social and cultural changes,and feedback from students and colleagues in the teaching-learning process

Mentors new teachers and leads professional development workshops

Quiz Bowl Coach

Trained in Modeling pedagogy through the American Modeling Teachers Association, an inquiry-based means of instruction which involves hands-on lab experiences for students combined with data analysis and utilization of the Socratic method 

Certified Texas Master Naturalist (Class of 2021), contributing 40+ volunteer hours a year, typically assisting with training classes

International trip chaperone on educational (Marine biology in the British Virgin Islands) and service trips (Ecuador).

In my free time, I enjoy playing with my boston terrier, spending time with my husband, painting, playing video games, traveling (especially to New Orleans) and doing all of the New York Times word games.