Shelley A. Lee is the science education consultant for Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, where she has recently completed the Guide for Curriculum Planning in Science and the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Science. In her role as science education consultant she is responsible for assisting teachers, districts, and universities around the state in implementing science curriculum reform. She has been active in the National Science Teachers Association by serving on the board of directors in many capacities including President in 1995-96 and before that the Middle Level Division Director. Last year NSTA recognized her contributions to science education by honoring her with the Distinguished Service to Science Education award. She has served on numerous task forces and advisory boards throughout her career. For 24 years she was a ninth grade science teacher for the Sand Springs Oklahoma Public Schools. In that role, she was also the department chairperson for the district and served on many state wide science committees. She was the recipient of numerous awards including the teacher of the year for her district. She received almost $600,000 in grant funds while teaching.