About Me
Cat Garland has taught physics for 22 years in a variety of settings, ranging from middle school to college and public, independent and informal education settings in Vermont and New York City. She currently heads the k-12 Science Department at The Brearley School, an all-girls school in New York City. Cat is devoted to science education and equity in the classroom. She earned her Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Hawai’i and loves to use outer space as an entry-point into any science topic!
Experience
- Head of Science & Physics Teacher, The Brearley School (June 2023 – Present)
- NMSI Coach, The National Math and Science Initiative (Feb 2021 – June 2023)
- Allied Health and Science Coordinator of Teaching And Learning, Community College of Vermont (May 2020 – June 2023)
- Physics and Engineering Teacher, Uncommon Schools (July 2015 – June 2020)
- Early Career Fellow, Math for America (Sep 2015 – Aug 2018)
- Associate Physics Professor, Castleton State College (Aug 2004 – 2015)
- Visiting Scientist, American Museum of Natural History (Aug 2013 – July 2014)
- Science Consultant, Uncommon Schools (Aug 2013 – June 2014)
Education
- Ph. D., Astronomy, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2003-2004)
- M. S., Astronomy, University of Florida (1999-2002)
- B. A., Physics, Colby College (1995-1999)
Certifications
- Teaching License: Physics 7-12 (NY State)
- OLC Instructional Designer Certificate Program
- OLC Course Quality Review (OSCQR) Trainer