Cece Schwennsen

Science, Administration
805-684-4127 x122
Cece_Schwennsen@cate.org

BS, Luther College
BS, University of Nebraska, Omaha
MS, University of Nebraska, Omaha
MS, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Appointed: 2009

Cece Schwennsen brings decades of experience in education to the science program at Cate. Before joining the community, Cece taught at Millard South High School in Omaha and Milken Community School in Los Angeles. She also served as an Einstein Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), overseeing high school researchers and coordinating college-level research initiatives.

Recognized for her excellence in education, Cece is a recipient of the Tandy Teacher of the Year Award, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Education, and National Board Certification. She specializes in curriculum design, chemistry education, and assessment.

Cece lives in CHE with her two cats, Ash and Goyangi. In her free time, she loves baking, often taking on the challenge of creating unique student birthday treats.