Dr. Michelle Douglass

Introduction

I have worked in Lynchburg City Schools since 2001 and taught at E. C. Glass as a biology teacher before coming to Gov School. During my time at Glass, I taught 9th-grade Biology, Biology 2: Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced College Biology, and AP Biology.  I also taught summer school biology, as well as acting as the Dual Enrollment Facilitator for ECG.  Since 2009, I have been an adjunct instructor at CVCC, teaching BIO 101, 102, and a full-time online instructor with Liberty University for BIOL 101 & 102 and other intro classes.

I teach Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 224 & 225, dual-enrolled through the University of Lynchburg) to seniors. I am also a Junior Research Teacher focusing on microbiology, plants, chemistry, and cellular/molecular biology projects.  I conduct Senior Technology Seminars in Microscopy, Medical Suturing, Anatomage Table Exploration, and Microbiology.  I am also the New Student Orientation and Senior Capstone Coordinator.

Educational Background

Undergraduate: Liberty University – Bachelor of Science with a Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry with Secondary Teacher Licensure

Graduate: University of Nebraska Kearney – Master’s of Science in Biology

Texas Tech University - Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in STEM education

Personal Background

My father served 20 years in the Navy, so I spent my childhood moving around about every 4 years.  I was born in Maine but also lived in Guam, Hawaii, and Massachusetts before my dad retired and we moved to Virginia.  

I am married to the physics teacher here at CVGS, and we have 3 children that attended Forest schools.  We love taking vacations at theme parks and riding roller coasters.  My hobbies are playing board games with the family, soccer, volleyball, karate, card games, and obsessively reading any fiction book that I can get my hands on.

Research Interests

• CRISPR technology (in-vitro and bacterial)

• DNA analysis through Gel Electrophoresis and Real-time PCR

• Microbiology - bacteria, tardigrades, and nematodes

• Plant tissue propagation in agar

• Technology competencies for students

• Global collaborations in classrooms

• Teacher and student global citizenship