Kari Gemmell

STEM Coach, Center Cass School District 66 (Ill.)

Kari Gemmell, a dedicated District STEM Coach, brings 14 years of secondary biology teaching experience to her role. Passionate about sparking student curiosity, she empowers learners with executive functioning skills like risk-taking and metacognitive communication through engaging, problem-based tasks. Kari seamlessly integrates content mastery with skill development, fostering student choice and collaborative problem-solving. By building strong relationships, she creates pathways for discovery, driving growth for both students and educators across diverse educational settings.