About Our Authors

Meg Davis has taught a variety of students from the 2nd grade level to adult learners. She has worked in the Tempe Elementary School District since 1978. Mrs. Davis has written curriculum for the Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities Summer Camp, Tempe Elementary School District, and the Desert Botanical Gardens. She is the President-Elect of the Arizona Science Teachers Association.

Gina McCutcheon has taught seventh and eighth grade science students for six years. She has written curriculum for the Fort Zumwalt School District and the University of Missouri Atmospheric Science Department. She is presently working in Tempe Elementary District #3 as a Title VII science resource teacher which entails suggesting resources and assisting science teachers to help them meet the needs of their students who have a primary home language other than English. She received her Master's degree in Secondary Science Education in 1994.

Kathleen Pelley has been teaching students from preschool to adult since 1980. She has a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree in education. She holds Arizona Department of Education endorsements in bilingual education, as a reading specialist, and has supervisory certification. Ms. Pelley is currently the Science Specialist in Tempe Elementary District #3, helping to coordinate science and health curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Sherri Travisano has been a professional educator since 1989. During her years as a teacher, she has taught students in grade levels K-5. She is currently working in the Tempe Elementary School District as a Chapter 1 Math Specialist whose primary focus is staff development and curriculum alignment. Mrs. Travisano has served on many district level committees including those related to math, science, and technology. Mrs. Travisano completed her Master's degree in 1994.