Michele Wistisen
4060 East 14, Casper, WY 82609
307-265-1478
Michele_wistisen@ncsd.k12.wy.us	
Education	
	University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY	
	M.A. in Education	2009	
	Thesis: “Can lessons designed Gestalt principles of visual perception improve students’ understanding of the phases of the moon?”
	
	University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY	
	B.A. Elementary Education	1997
	
Teaching Experience	
	Supervisor - Casper Planetarium	2004 - present	
	Develop curriculum and instruction for all students who visit the planetarium	
	Presenter – NCSD #1 Fantastic Recreation and Education Days	      2004 - present	
	Collaborate with teachers to create and present math and science activities
for k – 8 students in the Natrona County School District 	
	Instructor – Wyoming Math and Science Conference	    2006 - 2009	
	Instructed teachers how to use GEMS kits to teach science  		
	Camp Assistant – University of Wyoming Summer Astronomy Camp	       2005 - 2007 	
	Collaborated on astronomy curriculum for a week long camp for middle school students	
	Planetarium Educator –Casper Planetarium	       1997 - 2004	
	Create, produce, and present programs for all students at the planetarium	
Related Experience	
	Natrona County School District, Casper, WY	
	Regional Science Fair Coordinator
Collaborate with teachers for professional development, plan and coordinate competition.	2005 - Present	
	Casper Planetarium, Casper, WY	
	Director – Astronomy Camp
Develop curriculum and mentor pre-service teachers.	2002 - Present	
	NSTA, New Orleans, LA	
	Break-out presenter
Demonstrated new activities to teach the phases of the moon.	2009	
		
Memberships	
	•	Wyoming Math and Science Teachers
•	National Science Teachers Association
•	International Planetarium Association
•	Rocky Mountain Planetarium Association