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Amy Bekins

Amy Bekins

Assistant Professor

Biological Sciences
ºÃÉ«TV of Natural Health & Sciences

Contact Information

Mailing Address
University of Northern Colorado
Biological Sciences
Campus Box
Greeley, CO 80639

Education

B.S. Psychology from Colorado State University
M.A.T. Curriculum Studies with Licensure in Secondary Science Education with an Emphasis in Chemistry from University of Northern Colorado   
Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with Principal and Superintendent Licensure from University of Northern Colorado

Professional/Academic Experience

10 years teaching Science (mostly Chemistry and AP Chemistry) at Greeley Central High School. Last year at Central moved into a Teacher on Special Assignment role where served as instructional coach, dean of students, and still taught AP Chemistry and a freshman social emotional class. From there became the Assistant Principal at Franklin Middle School. While at Franklin was able to help move the school from turnaround to performance. 

Research/Areas of Interest

Teacher Development and Retention
Leadership influence on Teacher Retention, specifically in areas that are hard to staff
Educational Policy on AI

Publications/Creative Works

Oswalk, I.W.H., Gourdon, O., Bekins, A., Evans, J., Treadwell, L.J., Chan, J.Y., & Macaluso, R.T. (2016). Er1.33Pt3Ga8: A modulated variant of the Er4Pt9AL24-structure type. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 161-167.