Alumna Awarded Knowles Teaching Fellowship

Liz Dengate (MEd x’21) was chosen by the Knowles Teacher Initiative as one of 34 Teaching Fellows. Liz began her first year of teaching at the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, Minnesota, during the 2020–2021 school year. She is committed to teaching science to high school students in the U.S. Before starting a career in education, Liz worked full-time for the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District as their Education & Outreach Coordinator. In this role, she worked with their staff, board, and community partners to develop a three-year Education & Outreach Plan and to commit to a list of Equity and Inclusion Goals. The Knowles Teacher Initiative supports a national network of mathematics and science teachers who are collaborative, innovative leaders improving education for all students in the United States.