Kent Schnacke joined STEM in the fall of 2019 as a secondary science teacher. He teaches high school biology, Advanced Placement biology, astronomy, and zoology. Before becoming a teacher, Kent worked in various biological fields, including zookeeping and animal behavior, natural resource management, and citizen science outreach/education. Kent is motivated by helping students learn about and connect their lives to the biological world around them.
Kent sponsors the SteMed (medical interest) club and the Ornithology club. Kent has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Colorado State University and a Professional Master of Natural Sciences in Zoos, Aquariums, and Nonprofit Management from Colorado State University. He enjoys spending time with his family, running, bike riding, and reading.
Favorite Starbucks Drink or Snack: Coffee black
Favorite Snacks: Healthy granola bars, fruit, nuts
Favorite Places to Eat: Chipotle, Tokyo Joe
Favorite Drinks: Seltzer water
Favorite Place to Shop: REI
Hobbies: Running, birding, reading
Favorite Colors: Blue
