Collier Continues Family Tradition in Education
Marta G. Collier is working to bridge the gap between K-12, higher education and industry to improve STEM teacher preparedness. Photo by Beth Hall
Marta Gwyn Collier says education is the family business.
A doctoral student at the University of Arkansas, Collier began working Feb. 1 as education outreach coordinator and professional development supervisor for the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority. Collier’s time and effort are devoted to the Arkansas Advancing and Strengthening Science, Engineering and Technology (ASSET) Initiative and various other education and workforce development projects related to the authority’s sponsored projects portfolio.
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Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
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