David Knuffke

Science Educator

Education

2022
Educational Leadership, Ed.L.D. University of Southern California
2013
Educational Leadership, Professional Certificate Stony Brook University
2010
Technical Systems Management- Educational Computing, M.S. Stony Brook University
2004
Teaching Biology, M.A.T. Stony Brook University
2002
Biology, B.S. Stony Brook University

Publications

Print

  • Knuffke, D. (2026) Ethical AI: A Working Framework for Educators. Ekffunk Books. Online here. (.epub)
  • Knuffke, D. (2026) AP Biology In-Class Activities. Online here.
  • Knuffke, D., Huang, V., & Booth, P. (2025, Fall). Breaking bad…Habits in science education: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Teaching Chemistry. The EARCOS Triannual Journal. Online here.
  • Knuffke, D. (2022). The Impact of COVID-19 on Instructional Practices. Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern California. Online here.
  • Knuffke, D., Mainhart, D., Manning, M., Skinner, P., & Smith, M. (2013) Visualizing information (curriculum module). New York, NY: The College Board. Online here.
  • Knuffke, D. (2013). Opening up the lab: Guided inquiry in laboratory experiences. The Science Teachers Bulletin, 76(2), 27-31.
  • Donovan, S., & Knuffke, D. (2012). AP biology: Exploring plasmodium evolution (curriculum module). New York, NY: The College Board.
  • Knuffke, D. (2012, Jan 12). Rethinking AP biology. US News & World Reports STEM Education Blog. Online here.

Online

Honors & Recognition

2024
  • EARCOS Action Research Grant Recipient East Asia Regional Council of Schools
2017
  • Suffolk County STANYS Service Award Science Teachers Association of NYS
2015
  • New York State Finalist — Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
2014
  • Master Teacher New York State Master Teacher Program
  • Biointeractive Ambassador Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2012
  • Suffolk County Science Teacher of The Year Science Teachers Association of NYS
  • Kim Foglia AP Biology Service Award National Association of Biology Teachers
  • Friend of Education Phi Delta Kappa at Stony Brook University
  • Model Classroom Technology Integration Award Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Extracurricular Advisory

Tabletop Gaming, Chess Club, Climbing Club, Ninth Grade Debate Club, Science National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Robotics, Code Monkeys (Computer Programming), Class of 2011, Gay-Straight Alliance, Improvisational Theater Club.

Certifications

  • Biology 7-12 & Chemistry 7-12 — NYS Certification
  • School Building Leadership & School District Leadership — NYS Certification

Professional Presentations (Last 10 Years)

2026

  • "From Bias to Belonging: Ethical AI Practices for Educators" SAS DEI Exchange 2026, Singapore

2025

  • "Improve Reflective Practice with NotebookLM Audio Analysis" Singapore American School, Singapore
  • "AI in Action!" EARCOS Teachers' Conference, Kuala Lumpur, MY

2023

  • "Why is it important to equip our children with AI skills?" HoneyKids Asia, Singapore

2018

  • "Google & Gorongosa: A gSuite Approach to an HHMI Resource" Singapore Tech Summit, Singapore
  • "HHMI Data Points and Cross-Cutting Concepts" NSTA National Conference, Atlanta, GA
  • "Teaching Children Science Now" (Keynote) MABT State Conference, Framingham, MA
  • "HHMI Presents: Wild for WildCam" MABT State Conference, Framingham, MA

2017

  • "HHMI Presents: Digging Deep with Data" STANYS State Conference, Rochester, NY

Professional Affiliations

  • American Modeling Teachers Association
  • Science Teachers Association of NYS
  • National Association of Biology Teachers
  • American Association of Chemistry Teachers

Skills

Curriculum & Instruction

NGSS/NYSSLS and AP Biology Curriculum Framework aligned course sequencing, resource development, and assessment practices. Instructional Coaching, Cognitive Coaching, Adaptive Schools.

Technological

Fluency on Windows, OSX, and Linux. Deep fluency in all major word processing, spreadsheets and slideware. Deep Fluency with Google Suite for Education (Level 2 Google Certified Educator). Certified Apple Educator. Light web design and graphic design skills. Light programming in JavaScript, Python, and R. Significant AI/LLM skills.

Interests

Science, mathematics, and technology instruction. Leadership theory. Systems thinking. Research-informed instruction and progressive pedagogy. Information graphical design and presentation. Art and literature.