Marcie Samayoa

Joining the conversation is Marcie Samayoa, a passionate high school chemistry teacher and science-of-learning advocate behind the blog Scientists in the Making. She shares her journey of making science education equitable and engaging. Marcie explains how she translates cognitive science into classroom practices, emphasizing explicit instruction for complex concepts. She discusses the balance between inquiry and foundational knowledge, offering strategies for effective labs and reducing misbehavior through structured teaching. Her insights highlight the importance of supporting novice teachers in implementing evidence-based instruction.