Meredith Pierson

Mentor Coach, Science Mentor

About

I am a Santa Rosa native with 8+ years of teaching experience. As a child of two teachers, I grew up adamant that I would not follow in their footsteps. That changed while in grad school. Pursuing research was the main goal when entering the Biology graduate program at Sonoma State University, but I ended up recognizing my love for teaching. I enjoy the challenge of having to be constantly engaging and trying new approaches to make hard subjects easy to learn. Outside of teaching, I am an avid walker and hiker, with a passion for animal rights, exploring Europe, and baking (it’s a science after all!).

Roles at Quest Forward Academy

• Mentor Coach
• Science Mentor, Exploration and Transition Phases

Credentials

• MS Biology with emphasis in Molecular and Chemical Biology, Sonoma State University
• BS Molecular and Cell Biology, Sonoma State University
• Minor in Chemistry

Before Quest Forward Academy

• Biology Teaching Associate, Sonoma State University
• Adjunct Instructor and Laboratory Technician, Dominican University of California
• Science Facilitator, Austin Creek Elementary
• Tutor/mentor, MindGarden Tutoring
• Science and Math Tutor, Sonoma State University
• Research Associate, Institute of Noetic Sciences