Alan Small

Alan Small is a Science Club organizer, STEM enthusiast, dissection aficionado, biology teacher, bug eater, and Family Science Night activist. As the author of The Science Club Handbook, Alan hopes to expand quality OST (out of school time) and informal science learning options for teachers and students.

Formerly a science teacher, Alan now organizes science programs for Worth Learning Inc. as Curriculum Coordinator, and also facilitates STEAM programing for Castleberry ISD as STREAM Coordinator for the district.

Alan has over 23 years of experience working in OST programs, and particularly enjoys designing programs within that space. Alan holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Texas. He love providing authentic science experiences, for students, and helping teachers break down barriers that hold back quality science instruction. When he gets into author mode at home, he's likely to talk in the third person until his wife and 4 kids tell him to stop.

Connect with Alan on Twitter at @TheFort_fw

Connect with the online Science Club community on twitter with the hashtag #TSCHB