Dr. Trudy Giasi is the Principal of Valle Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of St. Louis. In addition, she conducts research and presents on topics related to STEM/STEAM education, educational technology, program sustainability, and professional development. She has been involved with the development of educational programming, curriculum, standards, assessment, and partnerships at the school/district, university, state, and national levels. She has collaborated with several school districts and state-level education departments to develop cohesive and integrated STEM programming. She holds a PhD in STEM Education, MA in Educational Administration, MEd in Science Education, and BFA in Dance from The Ohio State University.