Mrs. O'Connor started her journey at AVM in the Fall of 2021, but has been in education since 1995. She is currently our 8th grade Science and 6th grade STEM teacher. She has taught K-12 Science in a number of settings, including with ESE, Gifted, and ESOL populations. Mrs. O'Connor has a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami and Master's in Medical Lab Sciences from Florida International University. Throughout her lengthy career in Science education, Mrs. O'Connor has enjoyed preparing students for a variety of science competitions encouraging the students to create a passion for the subject. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.