2025 Baxter Symposium Presenter

Session: Bringing Science to Life: Culturally Relevant Teaching in the Science Classroom 

Michael is a passionate educator dedicated to fostering a love for science in students. Graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2019, he continued his academic journey by earning a Master's degree in Science Education from DePaul University. Currently, Michael teaches middle school science, spanning grades 5 to 8, at Dewey School of Excellence. Beyond the classroom, he indulges in outdoor adventures through hiking, unwinding with arcade games, and enjoying the strategic challenges of board games in his free time.