Erica Posthuma, Coordinator of Teaching & Learning

Ms. Posthuma is a science teacher and the Coordinator of Teaching & Learning at University High School. She joined our faculty in 2012.

Education

B.S. in Chemistry Education, Indiana University
M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan University

Past Experience

Adjunct Chemistry Instructor, Indiana University
Chemistry Teacher, New Palestine High School
Science Teacher, Doe Creek Middle School

Accomplishments

American Chemical Society Fellow (2020)
Pre-College Chair, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (2022)
Member of the Alumni Board of Directors, Indiana University School of Education
Member of the Board of Trustees, Exams Institute of the American Chemical Society (2015-present)
Board Secretary, American Modeling Teachers Association (2015-2019)
High School Conceptual Examination Committee, ACS Division of Chemical Education’s Examinations Institute
K-12 Outreach Coordinator, Indiana Section, American Chemical Society
Regional Representative, American Association of Chemistry Teachers
Associate Editor, Chemistry Education Exchange
2015 GladysMae Good Award for Teachers of Chemistry
2014 Excellence in High School Teaching Award (ACS Central Region)
National Chemistry Modeling Workshop Facilitator
Local, State, Regional, and National Speaker

Publications

E.A. Posthuma-Adams. How the Chemistry Modeling Curriculum Engages Students in the Seven Science Practices Outlined by the College Board. J. Chem. Educ. 2014, 91 (9); DOI: 10.1021/ed400911a
Megowan-Romanowicz; L. Dukerich; E.A. Posthuma-Adams. Let the Students Do the Talking. In Liberal Arts Strategies for the Chemistry Classroom; K. Kloepper, G. Crawford, Eds.; American Chemical Society: Washington D.C. 2017; 71-97.
E.A. Posthuma-Adams.  How the Chemistry Modeling Curriculum Engages Students in the Seven Science Practices Outlined by the College Board. J. Chem. Educ. 2014, 91 (9); DOI: 10.1021/ed400911a
E.A. Posthuma-Adams; L. Barden; C. Williams.  Classroom Perspectives in Modeling Instruction:  Experiences of Three Indiana Science Teachers.  The Hoosier Science Teacher, XXXIX(2), 23-27

2023-24 Courses

AP Chemistry
Chemistry

What do you like about working at University High School?

I am thrilled to be a part of the University High School community. University’s small size allows me to get to know each of my students on a personal level and helps me build meaningful relationships with them. University is a great place to work because we have a knowledgeable, motivated, and dedicated faculty. I feel supported by my colleagues and administrative staff.

Personal Information

I live in Zionsville with my partner and two sons. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and experimenting with different recipes. I am passionate about science education and work part-time as the Director of Communications for the American Modeling Teachers Association and as an Associate Editor for the online peer-review journal, ChemEdX.  

Contact Erica

Telephone: (317) 733-4475, ext. 180
Email: eposthuma@universityhighschool.org