1. Carol L. Fletcher, Ph.D. Deputy Director, Center for STEM Education, The
University of Texas at Austin
Office Phone: 512-232-5690
Email: carol.fletcher@utexas.edu
Website: http://stemcenter.utexas.edu
A. Education
Ph.D., Science Education, University of Texas at Austin, Dec 1998
M.A., Science Education, University of Texas at Austin, May 1996
B.S., Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A & M University, Dec 1988
B. Appointments
! Deputy Director, Center for STEM Education, The University of Texas at Austin ......................2015 – present
o Supervise operations of statewide STEM teacher professional development program
serving over 9,000 educators annually.
! Associate Director, Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics
Teaching, The University of Texas at Austin ..............................................................................2011 - 2015
! Assistant Director/Research & Development Coordinator, TRC, The University of Texas at
Austin.............................................................................................................................................2006-2011
! Project Manager, TRC, The University of Texas at Austin.................................................................2005-2006
! Evaluation and Assessment Coordinator, TRC, The University of Texas at Austin ......................1999-2004
! Graduate Research Assistant, Migrant Education Research Project, University of Texas...................1997-98
! Intern, Center for Professional Development & Technology, Southwest Texas State Univ............. Spring 1998
! Assistant Instructor, Secondary School Org & Classroom Mgmt, The University of Texas ...............Fall 1997
! Supervisor, Student Teachers, University of Texas ........................................................................ Spring 1996
! Instructor, Secondary Classroom Instruction II, Concordia University ........................................... Spring 1995
! Science Teacher, Pflugerville Middle School ........................................................................................1989-95
C. Presentations & Publications
! Fletcher, C., Astrachan, O., Brown, Q., Chapman, G., Kariuki, D. (2016, May). Computer Science for All.
Panel at the UTeach Conference, Austin, Tx.
! Speed, H., Fletcher, C. (2016, February). Computer Science Imperative. PowerPoint presented at the
Texas Computer Education Association Conference, Austin, Tx.
! Fletcher, C., Garcia, K. (2016, February). Resources for Computer Science Teachers. PowerPoint
presented at the Texas Computer Education Association Conference, Austin, Tx.
! Speed, H., Fletcher, C. (2016, January). Building a Computer Science Pathway For Endorsements.
PowerPoint presented at the Texas STEM Coalition Conference, San Antonio, Tx.
! Fletcher, C. (2015, October). Computer Science in Texas. PowerPoint presented at the Statewide TACSE
meeting, Houston, Tx.
! Fletcher, C., Speed, H. (2015, October). The K-12 Computer Science Imperative. PowerPoint presented
at the Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Convention,
Austin, Tx.

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! Fletcher, C., Speed, H., Eaglin, P. (2016, February). Building a Computer Science Pipeline in Your
District. PowerPoint presented at the Texas STEM Coalition Conference, Austin, Tx.
! Fletcher, C., Speed, H., Eaglin, P. (2015, January). Priming the Computer Science Pump. PowerPoint
presented at the Texas STEM Coalition Conference, Austin, Tx.
! Fletcher, C. (2014). Building the Texas Computer Science Pipeline – Strategic Recommendations for
Success [White Paper]. Retrieved November 30, 2014, from Center for STEM Education, The
University of Texas at Austin. http://www.weteachcs.org/about-us/presentations-and-publications/
! Zintgraff, C., Fletcher, C., Jordan-Kaszuba, J., & Webb, J. (in press). StemDev Medellín and an
instrument proposal to assess regional STEM-economic development alignment. In J. Slovak & D.
Gibson (Eds.), Building Sustainable R&D Centers in Emerging Technology Regions. Paper
presented at the 14
th
International Conference on Technology Policy and Innovation, Masaryk
University, Brno, Czech Republic.
! Fletcher, C., Burke, S., Merritt, R., & Moore, T. (2013, January). Geometry in Construction. PowerPoint
presented at the Texas STEM Conference, San Antonio, TX.
! Fletcher, C., Bohan, S., Hughes, S., & Salazar, G. (2013, January). Building STEM Capacity through the
TRC. PowerPoint presented at the Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter
Conference, Austin, TX.
! Fletcher, C. (2012, August). DNA is not Destiny. PowerPoint presented at the Equity and Social Justice
Conference, Pflugerville, TX.
! Fletcher, C., Perry, G., & Werst, A. (2012, April). Streamlining Data Collection for MSP Projects.
PowerPoint presented at the Math and Science Partnership Conference, Chicago.
! Fletcher, C., Junk, D., & Sherron, T. (2011, March). Building Capacity for Accountability, Evaluation, and
Assessment. PowerPoint presented at the Math and Science Partnership Conference, San
Francisco, CA.
! Fletcher, C., Jordan J., Casimir, S., & Alexander, M. (2011, March). Making Science Accessible to
English Language Learners. PowerPoint presented at National Science Teachers Association
National Conference, San Francisco, CA.
! Fletcher, C. (2010, June). TRC Professional Development: Successes and Opportunities. PowerPoint
presented at the Texas Science Education Leadership Association Summer Meeting, San Antonio,
TX.
! Fletcher, C. (2010, June). Board Operating Procedures: Tips for Getting Started. PowerPoint presented at
the Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Institute, San Antonio, TX.
! Fletcher, C., Junk, D., Sherron, T., & Telese, J. (2010, March). Making Sense of Teacher Knowledge
Assessments: Understanding the Impact of Mathematics Professional Development. PowerPoint
presented at the U.S. Department of Education MSP Conference, New Orleans, LA.
! Fletcher, C., & Fuller, E. (2010. February). Examining the Effect of Middle School on High School
Outcomes: Are Texas Middle School Students Preparation for High School. PowerPoint presented at
the Texas Business and Education Coalition VIP Briefing, Dallas, TX.
! Fletcher, C., Baldree, M., Carson, B, & Mclleand, P.( 2009, June). Improving STEM Teacher Quality with
the Texas Regional Collaborative. PowerPoint presented at the Texas Association of School Boards
Summer Leadership Institute, San Antonio, TX.

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! Fletcher, C., & Fuller, E. (2009, February). Secondary Mathematics and Science Teachers in Texas:
Supply, Demand, and Quality. PowerPoint presented at the Texas Business and Education Coalition
VIP Briefing, Austin, TX.
! Fletcher, C., & McLelland, P. (2008, January). Professional Development, Implementation Fidelity, and
Student Achievement. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Association for
Science Teacher Education, St. Louis, MO.
! Fletcher, C., & Sherron, T. (2008. January). Exploring the Effects of Professional Development on
Science Teaching Practices. A paper presented at the International Conference of the Association for
Science Teacher Education, St. Louis, MO.
! Fletcher, C. (2008,January). Maximizing Student Achievement with the TRC. PowerPoint presented at the
Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter Conference, Austin, TX.
! Fletcher, C. (2007, October). Improving Science and Mathematics Education: Texas Confronts the
Gathering Storm. PowerPoint presented at the The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science
of Texas educational symposium, Houston, TX.
! Fletcher, C. (2007, June). Impacting Student Achievement through K-16 STEM Collaboration.
PowerPoint presented at the Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Conference,
San Antonio, TX.
! Fletcher, C., Sherron, T. & Barufaldi, J. (2007, April). The Effects of Professional Development on
Science Teaching Practices. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science
Teaching National Conference, New Orleans, LA.
! Fletcher, C. (2007, January). Impacting Student Achievement through K-16 STEM Collaboration.
PowerPoint presented at the Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter Conference,
Austin, TX.
! Fletcher, C., & Sherron, T. (2007, January). Assessment of Science Proficiency in Grade 4: Establishing
Valid and Reliable Measures using Mixed Methods. Paper presented at the International Conference
of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Clearwater Beach, FL.
! Fletcher, C. (2005). Texas Inquiry Physics/ Promoting a Collaborative School Culture through Mentoring.
PowerPoint presented at The University of Texas at Austin. TX.
! Fletcher, C., Lee E., & Barufaldi, J. (2005, April). Teaching Teachers how to Fish: Mentoring for
Improved Science Instruction. PowerPoint presented at the National Association for Research in
Science Teaching National Conference, Dallas, TX.
! Fletcher, C. (2004, October). Improving Teacher Performance and Student Achievement with the Texas
Regional Collaboratives. Paper presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Science
Teaching.
! Fletcher, C. (2004, April). The Science Classroom Profile: Design, Development and Use. Paper
presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching National Conference.
! Fletcher, C. (2004). Teaching Math to Migrant Students: Lessons from Successful Districts. Research
review in the Harvard Education Letter, 20 (1).
! Fletcher, C., & Lee, E. (2004, January). The impact of mentoring on science teacher mentors and their
colleagues. Paper presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science.

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! Fletcher, C. (2003, October). Promoting Inquiry Learning Through the Texas Regional Collaboratives for
Excellence in Science Teaching. Paper presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Science
Teaching.
! Fletcher, C. (2003). Successful Migrant Students: The Case of Mathematics. Journal of Curriculum and
Supervision, 18 (4).
! Fletcher, C. (2002, March). Evaluating Professional Development with Student Data: Challenges and
Successes for Project ESTT. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science
Teaching National Conference. New Orleans, LA.
! Fletcher, C. (2001, March). The Project ESTT Model of Professional Development Evaluation. Paper
presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching National Conference. St.
Louis, MO.
! Fletcher, C. (2000, April). Professional Development Evaluation: Lessons from Year One of the ESTT
Model. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching National
Conference. New Orleans, LA.
D. Synergistic Activities
! Pflugerville ISD School Board Trustee, 2001 – present
o Board President, 2006 – 2011
! CS4TX Steering Committee Member, 2016 - present
! Expanding Computing Education Pathways, Texas Co-Lead, 2015 - present
! AC2 Bio-Link National Visiting Committee, 2016
! Bio-Rad Educational Advisory Board Member, 2015 –present
! Hill Country Science Mill Advisory Board Member, 2015 - present
! UTeach Steering Committee, 2015 - present
! STEAM-LABS Co-PI – project in Medellin, Colombia training teacher teams in PBL, 2014 - 2015
! Texas Computer Science Task Force Chairman, 2014 – 2016
! TEA Superintendent Certification Stakeholder Committee member, 2014-2015
! NSF Review Panelist for Computer Science Proposals, 2013, 2016
! TEA Math TEKS PD Advisory Board, 2011
! TEA Commissioner’s Math TEKS PD Advisory Group, 2012
! Optimist Club Young Texan Scholarship Judge, 2012
! Comptroller’s Financial Allocation Study for Texas School Board Advisory member, 2010 – 2011
! E3 (Education Equals Economics) Successful 21
st
Century High Schools Taskforce, 2010
! E3 (Education Equals Economics) High School, College and Career Success Leader Team, 2009 -
present
! IBM Teachers TryScience Advisory Committee, 2010 – 2012
! Texas Earth and Space Sciences Revolution NSF partnership, 2007 - 2013
! Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching Administrators and Policymakers Institute Event
Co-Chair, 2007 – 2010
! Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Program Co-Chair, 2007
! Tarleton Research Lab on Educational Facilities Advisory Board member, 2009 - 2011
! Texas Business and Education Coalition STEM Action Team member, 2008 - present
! Texas Girls Collaborative Project (NSF) Champions Board member, 2008 – present
! Girl Scouts of Central Texas STEM Advisory Board member, 2008 - 2010

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! Pflugerville Education Foundation Board member, 2007 – 2008
E. Collaborators
The TRC is a statewide network of 60+ P-16 partnerships that provide sustained and high-intensity
professional development to P-12 STEM teachers and recruits, trains, certifies, and mentors new STEM
teachers. This infrastructure of over 40 institutions of higher education collaborating with the Texas Education
Agency, Education Service Centers, school districts, and business partners serves more than 9,000 teachers
annually across the state of Texas. My primary role as the Associate Director for the TRC is to sustain and
grow this collaborative network.