Christie Morrison Thomas
Researcher
Christie Morrison Thomas, Ph.D., recently graduated from Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Education, where she worked with the NSF-funded, research and development Carbon TIME project. She currently provides professional learning support for the Carbon TIME curriculum through MSU’s CREATE for STEM Institute. Christie serves on the leadership team of the Michigan Science Professional Learning Network (MiSciPLN) and as the Michigan Education Association’s (MEA) liaison to the Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) Board of Directors. She previously taught middle school science for ten years with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS). A National Board Certified teacher and accomplished Michigan Science Teacher of the Year, Emily Parker Pohlonski co-led Novi Community School District’s rollout and implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards, including developing aligned curriculum, facilitating professional learning, and coordinating support for K-12 teachers. Currently, Emily is the Novi Virtual Principal providing a novel flexible schooling option for students both in and outside Novi Community Schools. She has been the district’s Partners in Excellence Coordinator, managing Novi’s hospital partnerships, and she has also served on local- and state-level committees and presented at state and national conferences supporting teacher preparation and the shift to NGSS.
Christie Morrison Thomas, Ph.D., recently graduated from Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Education, where she worked with the NSF-funded, research and development Carbon TIME project. She currently provides professional learning support for the Carbon TIME curriculum through MSU’s CREATE for STEM Institute. Christie serves on the leadership team of the Michigan Science Professional Learning Network (MiSciPLN) and as the Michigan Education Association’s (MEA) liaison to the Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) Board of Directors. She previously taught middle school science for ten years with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS). A National Board Certified teacher and accomplished Michigan Science Teacher of the Year, Emily Parker Pohlonski co-led Novi Community School District’s rollout and implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards, including developing aligned curriculum, facilitating professional learning, and coordinating support for K-12 teachers. Currently, Emily is the Novi Virtual Principal providing a novel flexible schooling option for students both in and outside Novi Community Schools. She has been the district’s Partners in Excellence Coordinator, managing Novi’s hospital partnerships, and she has also served on local- and state-level committees and presented at state and national conferences supporting teacher preparation and the shift to NGSS.
