Maureen Fitzgerald

It’s Time for Science! Today, we’re diving into crosscutting concepts and sense-making in the classroom. Tom sits down with Dr. Samantha Messier and professional learning specialist Leslie Lausten to explore the big ideas that connect all areas of science. They also talk about helping students make sense of the data they collect and the phenomena…

It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to discuss the importance of activating prior knowledge and a multimodal approach to science education through establishing noticing, wondering, and connections routines! Tom talks to Dr. Joel Donna, a professor of teacher education, about routines that help students access prior knowledge and lived experiences. This sets the stage for learning utilizing centering…

In the 24th episode of the It’s Time for Science podcast, we focus on student-centered learning and successful implementation! Tom talks to science specialists Lynn Gutzwiller and Rachael Coleman from Jordan School District in Utah about how they best support teachers and how they were able to use ELA and technology funds to help purchase their science…

It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to discuss providing access to STEM for all students and also chat about technology integration! Tom talks to Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean (founder of STEM4Real and author of the book STEM for All: How to Connect, Create, and Cultivate STEM Education for All Learners”) and Nicole Czaplicki, a principal…

It’s Time for Science Podcast Episode 22 It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to discuss fostering safer, hands-on science environments! In this month’s podcast, Tom talks to safety expert Dr. Kenneth R. Roy (Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Glastonbury Public Schools in Connecticut) and 2025 Paul DeHart Hurd Award winner Kenneth L. Huff! Dr.…

It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to talk again about implementing elementary science effectively! Tom talks with the science team from the Syracuse City School District about what they’ve done to successfully implement the FOSS® Program. This well-oiled team is comprised of Science and Technology Director Dr. Dana Corcoran and elementary science instructional coaches Amy MacDonough…

A new It’s Time for Science podcast is out and it’s time to talk about taking science education outdoors! Host Tom Racine converses with Dr. April Holton and educator Elisa Slee about outdoor learning and the value it brings both students and teachers. Tom also talks with Erica Beck Spencer about the history and importance of…

The It’s Time for Science Podcast is back in 2025, celebrating FOSS being awarded a design review badge by Johns Hopkins University! Host Tom Racine talks with Dr. Steven Ross and Dr. Alan Reid from Johns Hopkins, and then chats with FOSS director Linda De Lucchi. Steven M. Ross, PhD is a professor and Executive Director at…