Dr. Stephen Gruber, Co-Director of the UHCLTeach program, holds a degree in STEM Curriculum and Instruction and brings extensive experience in teacher preparation, including instruction in Research Methods and Project Based Instruction courses. With certifications in TExES Science 6-8, TExES Science 7-12, and TExES Life Science, he draws from seven years of teaching middle school science and five years in high school (biology, chemistry, and physics) in the Houston area. Dr. Gruber's expertise and passion for science education are evident in his leadership of the Core 4-8 and TExES 7-12 Science Webinar Series.