Gail Wortman

Gail writes curriculum and teaches high school anatomy and physiology as a master teacher for Iowa Learning Online, a virtual school sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education. She is a National Board Certified Teacher who believes in riding the leading edge of her profession. In her 32 years of classroom teaching, she has made many appearances across the United States to promote technology integration and active learning tied to educational standards for both students and teachers.

Gail has served as

• Iowa's Teacher of the Year;
• A Pioneer Mentor;
• A member of NCREL's Teacher Advisory Council; and
• An Access Excellence Fellow.

She has received awards from:

• The Millican Family Foundation;
• The National Science Teachers Association;
• The National Association of Biology Teachers,
• The Mid-American Educator's Hall of Fame;
• The Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Academy of Science.

Teaching defines who she is, not just what she does.