Angel Thompson

Angel Thompson is an eighth-grade science teacher in rural Iowa with a passion for inquiry-based, student-centered science instruction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and middle-level education and is pursuing graduate coursework at the University of Iowa. Thompson’s current action research explores how structured Driving Question Board routines can support student engagement, scientific questioning, and student ownership during OpenSciEd instruction. She is passionate about designing inclusive learning experiences that elevate student voice, encourage evidence-based sensemaking, and help middle school students see themselves as active participants in science.