Lisa Wright has been a science educator for over 25 years, including 16 years teaching advanced/honors high school courses such as AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Applied Engineering, and Bioengineering. She earned her B.Sc. from the University of New Mexico in 1998, double-majoring in Microbiology and Chemistry. Prior to teaching, she worked in both a microbiology research laboratory in Albuquerque and an environmental analytical laboratory in Idaho, where she grew up. In addition, she works in curriculum development, seeking new ways to make science education fun, applicable and accessible to each new generation of students.

From an early age, Lisa has been fascinated by the natural world—from microscopic systems to the structure of the universe. Her passionate curiosity has inspired many students to pursue STEM and STEM-adjacent careers through her thoughtful and energetic teaching, where she emphasizes scientific thinking, hands-on investigation, and helping students understand the “why” behind what they are learning. Lisa has taught in a wide range of educational settings, including private schools, homeschool co-ops, charter schools, seminars, and enrichment workshops. She also supports families through seminars focused on high school planning, transcript development, college applications, essay writing, and standardized test preparation.

A long-time homeschooling parent herself, Lisa independently homeschooled her three older children through high school. All three went on to earn master’s degrees and are now working in their chosen fields. She is currently homeschooling her youngest, who is preparing to graduate from EUREKA! Outside the classroom, Lisa enjoys spending time in Idaho and Alaska, where she fly fishes with her siblings at every opportunity. She has been happily married for 35 years to her amazing husband, Dr Malcolm Wright (a laser physicist at JPL), who helped pioneer optical communication and whose handiwork can be seen in amazing missions such as Psyche and Artemis II.