Meet Rebecca Viyera, Associate Director of Global Initiatives for PhET Interactive Simulations

Rebecca is a passionate advocate for STEM education, with a strong belief in the potential of teachers as leaders in shaping educational systems. As a former high school physics teacher and holder of a Ph.D. in science education, she has a deep understanding of effective teaching practices. Rebecca has managed educational networks for the Organization of American States and led initiatives as the K-12 Program Manager for the American Association of Physics Teachers. Her accomplishments include receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching and participating in the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. Currently supporting PhET's international strategy and programming, Rebecca is committed to driving positive change in science and math education globally.

In her upcoming interactive discussion, "STEM Teachers as International Strategic Leaders: Change Agents at the Systems Scale," Rebecca will showcase inspiring case studies of teacher fellowships in the U.S., Latin America, and Africa that…