Danielle L. Drumwright

Student centered, strategic-thinking educational professional with over 14 years of experience working with a wide range of students while being recognized for unique ability to engage and empower classes. Extensive experience developing cutting edge curriculum for a wide variety of subject areas most recently focusing attention on preparing students for careers in the biotechnology and biomedical industries. A resourceful and forward-thinking educator that is effective at providing quality instruction while fostering a positive learning environment for all students. Dedicated to leveraging connections in the community to provide opportunity and growth for students, A flexible, adaptive, and compassionate facilitator seeking opportunities to bring the world of biotechnology to all communities and changing the trajectory of generational poverty through education.

Ravenwood High School Teacher of the Year 2020

Nominated for the 2025 Ron Mardigian Biotechnology Teaching Award. This award recognizes a teacher who demonstrates outstanding and creative teaching of biotechnology in the classroom.

• In-depth knowledge of Biology, Biotechnology and Genomics
• Wrote and developed a proprietary Biomedical pathway curriculum successfully transitioning the program from a PLTW school to an independent program.
• Created and conducted Biotechnology labs to demonstrate real world application of biology concepts.
• Initiated new learning methods, ensuring total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
• Created educational presentations to creatively communicate coursework objectives.
• Sponsored Beta Club, HOSA, Biotechnology Club, Lab Rats
• Mentored students through MTSE competitions and iGem
• Coached Science Bowl Team, achieved top 16 in TN state competition 2018
• Ravenwood High School Teacher of the Year 2020
• Facilitated an 86% pass rate for the BACE
• Successfully created an Advisory Board of industry leaders to mentor students.