BIO:
Biographical Sketch of Hays Blaine Lantz, Jr.Hays B. Lantz, Jr., Ed.D., is currently Director of Science PreK-12 for the Baltimore County Public Schools, Maryland, the twenty-third largest school district in the United States. Prior to this assignment Hays was Supervisor of Science K-12 for the Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland, Supervisor of the Howard B. Owens Science Center in Prince George's County, Federal Programs Director, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Title III/ IV-C Project Director, and a high school administrator and classroom science teacher. Dr. Lantz has either taught or supervised all grades K-16, and has been extensively involved in professional and curriculum development in science education for 34 years. He has successfully directed several National Science Foundation projects, most recently the Partnerships for Math and Science Achievement (PMSA). In addition, Dr. Lantz also stays active as a science education consultant for several publishers and numerous school districts. His current research interests in science education include performance-based teaching and assessment, advance organizers, and the effects of prior knowledge on learning.
Dr. Lantz received his formal education at James Madison University and at the University of Virginia. He earned his doctorate in Science Education from the University of Virginia in 1981, with supporting fields in Research & Evaluation and Supervision & Administration.
When not actively engaged in his work, Dr. Lantz enjoys skiing, golfing, fly fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.