Nora Cavanaugh is a senior majoring in Biology pursuing a teaching license. She has thoroughly enjoyed learning about inquiry-based approaches to teaching STEM subjects through the GWTeach program and is honored to continue these studies with the help of the Noyce program. Nora is most excited about improving her questioning skills, learning how to help students develop questions based on their genuine interests and incorporating misconception research into lesson plans. Nora is also interested in plant ecology and mystery novels with female protagonists.
Avani Gandhi is a senior from Wayne, PA majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Pure Mathematics. She is minoring in STEM teaching and getting certified through GW Teach in secondary mathematics (grades 7-12). Avani loves music and is the secretary of GW Bands. She plays oboe in GW's symphonic band and alto saxophone in GW's pep band, Cbrass. When not playing music, she can be found hiking, doing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her friends in DC.
Alex Lambert is a senior from New Gloucester, Maine. She is majoring in Biology with a minor in STEM Teaching and is also pursuing a teaching certification in high school biology and through the GW Teach program. Alex thoroughly enjoys working as a peer mentor in the GW Teach office and reading her peers' lesson plans. In her off time, Alex enjoys baking, crocheting, and reading.
Anna McDonald-Martin is a junior from Cambridge, Massachusetts majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology and double minoring in Criminal Justice and STEM Teaching. She is currently pursuing a science teaching certification through GWTeach and looks forward to teaching upon graduation. On-campus, Anna is a peer health educator through the Capital Peers Stress Management & Emotional Well-Being task force, and a math tutor through the Petey Greene Program. In her spare time, Anna loves exploring new restaurants, museums, and dog parks with friends and family.
Mia Parker is a junior from Leakesville, Mississippi. She is majoring in economics with minors in math and STEM teaching. She is pursuing her teaching certificate in secondary mathematics. On campus, Mia is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity and the GW cheer team. In her free time, she can be found completing the New York Times crossword, exploring the neighborhoods in D.C, and researching US tax law.
