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= Ask an Expert = Besides how to get started with piloting **//Science Companion//** (see our home page) or specific questions about the free lessons themselves (see the discussion tab at the top of the each unit page), you may have other questions. Many times you'll find that these questions can be answered by others on our team. Questions may deal with topics such as professional development, science standards, implementation strategies, science content, and technology support among others. We at //**Science Companion**// are committed to supporting you in any way we can. Below you will find categories that you may have questions about, and specific experts in those areas are mentioned below along with their contact information. Feel free to contact them.

Debbie Leslie is a curriculum developer with the Chicago Science Group. She is an elementary master teacher at a school in the First in the World school consortium in suburban Chicago, and was a developer for the second edition of Everyday Mathematics. Debbie was one of the lead developers and writers for **//Science Companion//**. Debbie's email is daleslie@uchicago.edu.
 * Professional Development**

George Mehler is the K-12 Science Supervisor for the Central Bucks School District. The Central Bucks School District is a public, suburban district northwest of Philadelphia and has 15 elementary schools that currently use //**Science Companion**//. He also teaches a science methods course for elementary and secondary science at Temple University. George's email is gmehler@cbsd.org.
 * Program Implementation, Science Standards, and Technology Integration**

Liz Lehman has a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Liz has worked with K-12 teachers and their students on science in the Phoenix and Chicago metropolitan areas. She's looking forward to helping you answer your life science questions! Liz's email is emlehman@uchicago.edu.
 * Life Science Content Expert**

Robert Ward is Emeritus Associate Professor of Physcis and Science Education at the University of Northern Iowa, where he taught for over two decades. Early in his career he was a writer on //Science, A Process Approach//, one of the first NSF supported elementaary science projects. A speicialist in inquiry-based science education, he has spent the last two decades developing and implementing courses for pre-service preparation of elementary school educators in the area of science. He has served as Dierctor or Co-director on NSF curriculum development efforts, the most ercent one being the Preparation of Elementary Mathematics and Science Educators Project. Dr. Ward was a science content consultant for the second edition of //Everyday Mathematics//, and served as a content adviser for several physical science units in //Science Companion//. He received his PhD in physics from Harvard. Robert's email is wardrt2@cox.net.
 * Physical Science and Earth Science Expert**