Dr. Kessner-McShane is a Lecturer and the Program Coordinator for the Curriculum & Instruction Program in the School of Education at the University of North Texas at Dallas. She has over 25 years experience in K-12 education as a classroom teacher, District K-5 Science Specialist, and Middle School Instructional Specialist and has led professional development at the campus and district levels. She has presented at 17 conferences (local, state, national, and international) and has six publications. Dr. Kessner-McShane teaches Early Childhood-6th grade (EDEC) courses as well as EDCI courses.