Teaching is my profession—aerospace education is my passion. I have the privilege of sharing my passion with every student that gets excited about learning through aerospace, every parent I help learn with their child, every colleague I collaborate with to integrate aerospace into curriculum in creative ways, and every new partner I involve with our school supporting education.

It is what I do best. It is my privilege to assist each child to believe in dreams and possibilities, and to develop confidence in learning. My mission is to assure that all children, especially under-represented groups, are challenged by rigorous academics to prepare them for STEM careers and to know that learning is exciting and fun.

Professional Activities

• AIAA Educator Associate
• Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Educator
• American Federation of Teachers/St.Paul Federation
• North Central Region 
  Aerospace Educators Member
• Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
• American Association of University Women
• NASA Explorer School Team Administrator

Publications

• Wall, J. (1991). Thesis: Girls and Science-A Need for Encouragement?
• Hansen, J.B., Thomas, A., Wall, J. (2010) “Teacher Competency in
  Engineering Education:
  A Professional Development Approach” Research Summit: Purdue
  University.

Awards

• The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - AIAA Foundation Educator Achievement Award 2011

• Minnesota Aerospace Educator - Hall of Fame 2009
• Air Force Association General Rawlings Chapter - Teacher of the Year 2004
• Air Force Association - MN Aerospace Teacher of the Year 2004
• St. Paul Chamber of Commerce School-to-Future Teacher in the
  Workplace Award 2002
• Minnesota Council of Camp Fire - Spirit of Camp Fire Award 1997
• American Association of University Women - Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowship 1990