Michael Occhino
Director of Science Education OutreachCenter for Professional Development & Education Reform
MSEd, University of Rochester (science teaching and curriculum)
BA, University of Rochester (psychology with a biology minor)
Michael Occhino brings more than 20 years of experience as a high school science teacher and team leader to his research in reform-based urban science teaching and professional learning. He is certified to teach biology, chemistry, earth science, and general science in New York State and was Nationally Board Certified in Adolescent/Young Adult Science. He has taught International Baccalaureate Higher Level Biology and Theory of Knowledge as well as integrated physical science courses in the Rochester City School District. Occhino serves as the director of science education outreach for the Center for Professional Development and Education Reform and teaches courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and program evaluation.
A member of the University community since 1983, Occhino graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1987 and with his master’s degree in 1990 from the Warner School, where he is currently a doctoral student. At Warner, he supports outreach to regional districts in developing an understanding of STEM teaching and learning as well as mentoring novice and developing coaches in their practice. He is part of the leadership team for the five-year Noyce National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowship for Urban STEM teachers.
In the News
- 9/17/2019Lab Visit Helps Prepare Elementary Teachers for New Science Standards
- 11/01/2017Wednesday Lunch Hour - Update on East High EPO: Overall Progress and a Closer Look at Professional Learning, Curriculum and Teacher Leadership
- 6/30/2016Local Educators Devote Summer Vacation to Becoming K-12 Master Teachers, Leaders in Math and Science
- 5/02/2016STEM Outreach Collaboration with East Upper School to Launch
- 8/05/2014Michael Occhino, Warner Student on Summer Science Learning in Democrat & Chronicle
- 7/28/2014Future Science Teachers Guide City Students in Conducting Water Quality Study at Summer Science Camp
- 12/05/20132013 Science STARS Afterschool Club Featured on WHEC-TV
- 7/30/2013Coverage of 2013 Get Real! Science Camp
- 7/29/2013Summer Science Camp Offers Real-World Experiences for Students and Future Teachers
- 7/27/2010Local Coverage of 2010 Get Real! Science Camp
- 7/23/2010Rochester Summer Camp Keeps Teens Interested in Science
Courses
EDU448 Implementing Innovation in Science Education
EDE545E Implementing STEM Coaching I
EDE546 Teaching & Learning STEM