Bio

Casey Schulte is a 2024-25 Kenan Fellow and the 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Northeast Region Teacher of the Year. She teaches high school biology and has worked in Wake and Granville counties during her 13 years of teaching. She has a B.S. degree in biology and science education and a master’s in science education from NC State. Her mission as an educator is to engage and empower students and build their confidence. She strives to create a classroom environment that encourages students to see value in diversity and advocate for their learning.