This week's conversation is with April Thompson, 9th grade science teacher at Lakeview Academy. April participated in the Pathmaker Bridge program at the University of Utah where she conducted cancer research over the summer. In this conversation, we learn about the program and April's research project to encourage other charter school teacher to participate. We also learn about April's path to becoming a teacher. Side note: April also works for UAPCS as the APPEL Program Coordinator.

Reach April at april@utahcharters.org.

Mentions in the podcast:

• Genetics Science Learning Center part of University of Utah Health Sciences: https://teach.genetics.utah.edu/
• Utah State Science Standards (Science with Engineering Education-SEEd): https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/e5d886e2-19c3-45a5-8364-5bcb48a63097
• Pathmaker Bridge (teachers): https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/education-training/pathmaker/bridge
• Pathmaker Scholar (high school juniors and seniors): https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/education-training/pathmaker/scholars

The Utah Association of Public Charter Schools (UAPCS) is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy, training, and technical support to promote excellence in education across Utah. Visit www.utahcharters.org for more information.