About Your Instructor – Marquita Blades

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

DR. MARQUITA BLADES is an experienced and award-winning secondary science teacher, international speaker, author, and science consultant. She has managed national STEM programs for secondary level students and has served as a curriculum and assessment developer, and professional learning facilitator for numerous school districts. Marquita is passionate about helping fellow secondary science teachers practically and powerfully implement the latest, best technology tools. Marquita is a frequent state, national and international conference presenter who works with educators, schools, districts, and programs on strengthening student learning in science. She is also the author of 50 Best Strategies for Enhancing SCIENCE Instruction Using Cutting Edge Tech Tools and Resources (Grades 6-12), the extensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar. Join Marquita for a valuable day filled with cutting-edge tech tools and resources you can use tomorrow to inspire and excite your students about science, and increase their mastery of the NGSS.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Thank you so much for the wonderful and inspiring ideas. Loved the pace of the PD and your passion for/knowledge of teaching science."
Diana Hagan, Science Teacher

"I love that I'm walking away from this seminar with ideas I can use immediately. I'm excited to implement these strategies"
Megan Daley, Science Teacher

"Dr. Blades is incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. She shared so many applicable ideas."
S. Ackerman, Science Teacher

"Loved it! You inspired me to take my teaching a step further! I didn't know quite how to bring it up a notch, but now I feel equipped."
Ramona McGillirray, Science Teacher

"I have been teaching for over 25 years and this was one of the best PDs I have ever attended. Very well organized and so very informative!"
Carol Lollar, Science Teacher