The Caddo Science Department is a division of the Academic Affairs Department for Caddo Parish Schools. We are here to support and help meet the needs of the teachers and students of Caddo Parish.
K. Renae Pullen, K-5 Curriculum-Instructional Specialist
K. Renae Pullen has been an educator in Caddo for over 20 years. She has taught at Riverside Elementary School and Herndon Magnet School. Ms. Pullen also has had the wonderful opportunity to teach undergraduate and graduate students as an adjunct professor for Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Ms. Pullen has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Northwestern State University, a M.Ed. in educational leadership from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, and she is certified as a Teacher Leader by the State of Louisiana.
Ms. Pullen believes that professional development and service are essential components of an effective educator. Besides being dedicated to growing as an educator through professional learning opportunities, Ms. Pullen has served on several local, state, and national committees, presented at numerous workshops and conferences, and she currently serves as a member of the Board on Science Education for the National Academies of Sciences and was a STEM Ambassador for NSTA/NCTM. Ms. Pullen has received numerous awards including the Wal-Mart Local Teacher of the Year award in 2007, Caddo Parish Teacher of the Year in 2006, several grants, a Fund for Teachers fellowship to study creativity and STEM in Spain, a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities to study the American Skyscraper in Chicago, Northwest Louisiana Young Professionals Initiative's 40 Under 40 in 2015, and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.
Ms. Pullen is honored to serve the educators and students of this amazing district.
Email: krpullen@ caddoschools.org
Ms. Pullen believes that professional development and service are essential components of an effective educator. Besides being dedicated to growing as an educator through professional learning opportunities, Ms. Pullen has served on several local, state, and national committees, presented at numerous workshops and conferences, and she currently serves as a member of the Board on Science Education for the National Academies of Sciences and was a STEM Ambassador for NSTA/NCTM. Ms. Pullen has received numerous awards including the Wal-Mart Local Teacher of the Year award in 2007, Caddo Parish Teacher of the Year in 2006, several grants, a Fund for Teachers fellowship to study creativity and STEM in Spain, a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities to study the American Skyscraper in Chicago, Northwest Louisiana Young Professionals Initiative's 40 Under 40 in 2015, and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.
Ms. Pullen is honored to serve the educators and students of this amazing district.
Email: krpullen@ caddoschools.org
Lisa Nance, 6-12 Curriculum-Instructional Specialist
Lisa Nance graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Technology and quickly decided her love for teaching required her time to be spent in the classroom. She began her career in education teaching chemistry and earth science. Mrs. Nance spent 15 years educating children while continuing to grow professionally. During these 15 years, she received her alternative teaching certification from Louisiana Tech, her Masters in Education from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, and her +30 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Mrs. Nance has had the opportunity to work closely with LDOE throughout the process of creating and adopting new Louisiana Student Standards for Science. She served on the standards workgroup committee, helped write the Louisiana Science Component Cards, serves as a Teacher Leader Advisor for LDOE, served on the standard-setting committee for biology, and helps to write biology questions for EAGLE.
Mrs. Nance has been happily married for 25 years to her husband Mike. They have four children together. Chandler is 23 and is a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutal. Chase is 21 and is completing his degree in marketing while he works as a realtor for Keller Williams Realty. Macie and Charlie are 15-year old twins who attend Benton High School and are active in volleyball and football.
Email: lmnance@ caddoschools.org
Mrs. Nance has had the opportunity to work closely with LDOE throughout the process of creating and adopting new Louisiana Student Standards for Science. She served on the standards workgroup committee, helped write the Louisiana Science Component Cards, serves as a Teacher Leader Advisor for LDOE, served on the standard-setting committee for biology, and helps to write biology questions for EAGLE.
Mrs. Nance has been happily married for 25 years to her husband Mike. They have four children together. Chandler is 23 and is a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutal. Chase is 21 and is completing his degree in marketing while he works as a realtor for Keller Williams Realty. Macie and Charlie are 15-year old twins who attend Benton High School and are active in volleyball and football.
Email: lmnance@ caddoschools.org
Jessica Abbott, K-5 Science Coach
Jessica Abbott joined the Elementary Science Department as the K-5 Science coach in the summer of 2019. She attended Louisiana State University where she received a bachelor's degree in management and administration as well as a teaching degree. She attended Louisiana Tech University where she received a masters in educational leadership. She has ten years of classroom experience in kindergarten and first grade as well as two years as a new teacher coach for Caddo Parish Schools. She enjoys spending most of her time with her husband and two English bulldogs. She looks forward to supporting the educators in Caddo!
Email: jmabbott@ caddoschools.org
Email: jmabbott@ caddoschools.org
Penny Hogan, administrative engineer
Penny Hogan has been the Administrative Engineer for the science department for over 10 years. Mrs. Hogan manages the science department's day-to-day needs.
Mrs. Hogan has twenty-three years of experience in education, and she has enjoyed each year tremendously. She began her career in the Bossier Parish school system before transferring to Caddo. Mrs. Hogan is the proud parent of two children. Her daughter is a graduate of Southern University and lives in Baton Rouge. Her son attends Northwestern State University, and he is currently serving in the National Guard.
Mrs. Hogan loves traveling and shopping. She also enjoys coordinating fashion and style events for friends and family. Mrs. Hogan is here to provide you with any support you need.
Email: phogan@ caddoschools.org
Mrs. Hogan has twenty-three years of experience in education, and she has enjoyed each year tremendously. She began her career in the Bossier Parish school system before transferring to Caddo. Mrs. Hogan is the proud parent of two children. Her daughter is a graduate of Southern University and lives in Baton Rouge. Her son attends Northwestern State University, and he is currently serving in the National Guard.
Mrs. Hogan loves traveling and shopping. She also enjoys coordinating fashion and style events for friends and family. Mrs. Hogan is here to provide you with any support you need.
Email: phogan@ caddoschools.org
Dr. Bridgette A. Brown, Director of Teaching and Learning
Angela Henry, Executive Director of Curriculum and instruction
