Expertise
- STEM Teacher Preparation
- Science Teacher Coach
Research Interests
Teaching and Learning in Science and Mathematics
Education
- BS: Biology and Chemistry, University of Brighton
- D.Phil.: Chemistry, University of Sussex - Brighton, England, UK
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: Organic Chemistry, University of Bangor - Bangor, England, UK
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certification of Education): Secondary Science, University of Sussex, England, UK
- Ed.D.: Science Education, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Biosketch
Sumudu Lewis began her teaching career the United Kingdom where she taught integrated science (grades 6 - 10) and chemistry (grades 11-12) for two years. She worked in three different schools in England, starting as a science teacher, then as Head of Science, and finally as Assistant Principal and STEM coordinator. During her ten years as a teacher in the UK, Sumudu was actively involved in various local and national strategies aimed at raising the profile of science to encourage more youngsters to pursue a career in science. She also served as a member of the School and College Committee for the Royal Society of Chemistry for three years.