Lucas Myers
Anatomy/Physiology Faculty at Lower Columbia College- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
English -
Topline Score
Bio
Jen Eklund
Lucas Myers plays an important role in advancing science education for his own students while also supporting and inspiring other high school and higher education faculty to advance science education in their own classrooms. Through 2015-2017, Mr. Myers and I were part of a team working to advance undergraduate biology education at the community college level. The team focused on supporting upwards of 100 community college faculty to incorporate systems thinking and quantitative reasoning into their classroom through professional development workshops. Mr. Myers exhibited a passion for collaborating with a diverse team including peers, education experts, and practicing scientists. He demonstrated a keen ability to bring the voice and needs of community college students and faculty to the table and inspire his colleagues through the development of meaningful and effective workshop experiences. Through his insight and experience, he brought that voice and educational expertise to the writing of a National Science Foundation proposal that would have extended this work. Mr. Myers quickly builds rapport with educators across the spectrum. Specifically, in 2018 he began work with a group of high school science teachers around developing curriculum adaptations that support students’ deep learning of biology concepts. As the biology and pedagogical content expert in the room, he skillfully provides clear examples and pedagogical approaches as well as the reasoning behind his ideas; his contributions increase the teachers’ knowledge and allow them to advance their teaching practice. Mr. Myers draws on his expertise and these experiences to pioneer pedagogical strategies and contemporary content that prepare and inspire his students to be successful in both academic and career pathways. As Mr. Myers is a practiced and skillful educator and collaborator, I have no doubt that he will be a valuable colleague in a variety of settings.
Jen Eklund
Lucas Myers plays an important role in advancing science education for his own students while also supporting and inspiring other high school and higher education faculty to advance science education in their own classrooms. Through 2015-2017, Mr. Myers and I were part of a team working to advance undergraduate biology education at the community college level. The team focused on supporting upwards of 100 community college faculty to incorporate systems thinking and quantitative reasoning into their classroom through professional development workshops. Mr. Myers exhibited a passion for collaborating with a diverse team including peers, education experts, and practicing scientists. He demonstrated a keen ability to bring the voice and needs of community college students and faculty to the table and inspire his colleagues through the development of meaningful and effective workshop experiences. Through his insight and experience, he brought that voice and educational expertise to the writing of a National Science Foundation proposal that would have extended this work. Mr. Myers quickly builds rapport with educators across the spectrum. Specifically, in 2018 he began work with a group of high school science teachers around developing curriculum adaptations that support students’ deep learning of biology concepts. As the biology and pedagogical content expert in the room, he skillfully provides clear examples and pedagogical approaches as well as the reasoning behind his ideas; his contributions increase the teachers’ knowledge and allow them to advance their teaching practice. Mr. Myers draws on his expertise and these experiences to pioneer pedagogical strategies and contemporary content that prepare and inspire his students to be successful in both academic and career pathways. As Mr. Myers is a practiced and skillful educator and collaborator, I have no doubt that he will be a valuable colleague in a variety of settings.
Jen Eklund
Lucas Myers plays an important role in advancing science education for his own students while also supporting and inspiring other high school and higher education faculty to advance science education in their own classrooms. Through 2015-2017, Mr. Myers and I were part of a team working to advance undergraduate biology education at the community college level. The team focused on supporting upwards of 100 community college faculty to incorporate systems thinking and quantitative reasoning into their classroom through professional development workshops. Mr. Myers exhibited a passion for collaborating with a diverse team including peers, education experts, and practicing scientists. He demonstrated a keen ability to bring the voice and needs of community college students and faculty to the table and inspire his colleagues through the development of meaningful and effective workshop experiences. Through his insight and experience, he brought that voice and educational expertise to the writing of a National Science Foundation proposal that would have extended this work. Mr. Myers quickly builds rapport with educators across the spectrum. Specifically, in 2018 he began work with a group of high school science teachers around developing curriculum adaptations that support students’ deep learning of biology concepts. As the biology and pedagogical content expert in the room, he skillfully provides clear examples and pedagogical approaches as well as the reasoning behind his ideas; his contributions increase the teachers’ knowledge and allow them to advance their teaching practice. Mr. Myers draws on his expertise and these experiences to pioneer pedagogical strategies and contemporary content that prepare and inspire his students to be successful in both academic and career pathways. As Mr. Myers is a practiced and skillful educator and collaborator, I have no doubt that he will be a valuable colleague in a variety of settings.
Jen Eklund
Lucas Myers plays an important role in advancing science education for his own students while also supporting and inspiring other high school and higher education faculty to advance science education in their own classrooms. Through 2015-2017, Mr. Myers and I were part of a team working to advance undergraduate biology education at the community college level. The team focused on supporting upwards of 100 community college faculty to incorporate systems thinking and quantitative reasoning into their classroom through professional development workshops. Mr. Myers exhibited a passion for collaborating with a diverse team including peers, education experts, and practicing scientists. He demonstrated a keen ability to bring the voice and needs of community college students and faculty to the table and inspire his colleagues through the development of meaningful and effective workshop experiences. Through his insight and experience, he brought that voice and educational expertise to the writing of a National Science Foundation proposal that would have extended this work. Mr. Myers quickly builds rapport with educators across the spectrum. Specifically, in 2018 he began work with a group of high school science teachers around developing curriculum adaptations that support students’ deep learning of biology concepts. As the biology and pedagogical content expert in the room, he skillfully provides clear examples and pedagogical approaches as well as the reasoning behind his ideas; his contributions increase the teachers’ knowledge and allow them to advance their teaching practice. Mr. Myers draws on his expertise and these experiences to pioneer pedagogical strategies and contemporary content that prepare and inspire his students to be successful in both academic and career pathways. As Mr. Myers is a practiced and skillful educator and collaborator, I have no doubt that he will be a valuable colleague in a variety of settings.
Experience
-
Lower Columbia College
-
United States
-
Higher Education
-
200 - 300 Employee
-
Anatomy/Physiology Faculty
-
Jan 2011 - Present
-
-
Head Women's Basketball Coach
-
May 2018 - Present
-
-
Tenured Biology Faculty
-
Jan 2011 - Present
Started as an adjunct instructor in 2011 and I am now a tenured biology instructor at Lower Columbia College. I am responsible for developing and teaching a wide variety of biology courses, including cell biology, anatomy/physiology, exercise physiology, and science college success. I currently serve our campus on the following committees: assessment committee, executive council, governance council, eLearning taskforce, accessibility taskforce, and others. I take great pride and joy in our campus and the education we provide to our students and our community. As an educator I am always focused on my own learning to enhance my pedagogy in an effort to make my courses as effective as possible and decrease any waste in my courses. Show less
-
-
Vice President Lower Columbia College Faculty Association of Higher Education
-
Mar 2018 - Jun 2019
Local Faculty Association leadership involving contract maintenance, compensation, discipline process, committee oversight, campus governance, and collaboration with campus administration.
-
-
Assistant Women Basketball Coach
-
Sep 2017 - May 2018
As an assistant I collaborate with the head basketball coach to effectively administer his vision of the program. I assist in recruiting, practice and game plans, scouting, individual skill development, and academic support.
-
-
-
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
-
United States
-
Education Management
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
STEM Professional Development: Lead Faculty Consultant
-
Mar 2020 - Present
In collaboration with State Board, developed STEM Communities of Practice to serve the needs of Washington State Faculty and Support Professionals to teach STEM online effectively. In collaboration with State Board, developed STEM Communities of Practice to serve the needs of Washington State Faculty and Support Professionals to teach STEM online effectively.
-
-
-
Hoops Dreams Academy
-
United States
-
Coach
-
Sep 2021 - Present
-
-
-
Castle Rock Christian Church
-
Castle Rock, WA
-
Associate Pastor
-
Feb 2017 - Jul 2019
Serve as the technical guru of the church. Recently launched a new website for the church as well as innovative tools for engaging with each other in the church. I am responsible for supporting community development, visitation, and family events. Serve as the technical guru of the church. Recently launched a new website for the church as well as innovative tools for engaging with each other in the church. I am responsible for supporting community development, visitation, and family events.
-
-
-
-
Instructor's Assistant/Lab Tech
-
Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
Assist all biology instructors with preparation and delivery of laboratory classes Maintain laboratory equipment and prepare microbiology media Assist all biology instructors with preparation and delivery of laboratory classes Maintain laboratory equipment and prepare microbiology media
-
-
-
St. Paul Lutheran Church
-
Religious Institutions
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
Youth Director
-
Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
Created youth ministry program at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Through the youth group I created the Community Shepherds Program; an outreach program aimed to deliver help to the disadvantaged. Created youth ministry program at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Through the youth group I created the Community Shepherds Program; an outreach program aimed to deliver help to the disadvantaged.
-
-
Education
-
2015 - 2019
Washington State University Vancouver
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership (Adult Learning, Faculty Development, STEM Education) -
2012 - 2014
New York Chiropractic College
Master of Science (M.S.), Anatomy/Physiology and Instructional Theory -
2009 - 2010
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Masters, Public Health -
2007 - 2009
Linfield College
B.S., Exercise Science
Community
