Brandi Stroecker is an educator, professional learning designer, and an advocate for K-12 STEM integration. As the Director of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN), managed by Battelle, she works to advance STEM exposure in K-12 classrooms across Tennessee. In this role, she has supported the TN Department of Education and local education agencies in developing strategic plans and education policy to build educator capacity in STEM disciplines. A veteran educator, Stroecker has spent over a decade teaching 6-12th grade Science and STEM in high poverty, urban schools. In 2012, the Tennessee Science Teachers Association honored her work with an Excellence in High School Science Teacher Award. Stroecker holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Memphis, a master’s degree in K-12 Education from the University of Tennessee, and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Christian Brothers University.