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Author: Holly Steele

Holly Steele

Holly Steele, CPTD, has dedicated her career to empowering learners to use inquiry and innovation to better the world. This commitment to learner agency brought her to the Seeds to Solutions team at Ten Strands, where she currently serves as the director of professional learning and community building. She brings more than twenty years of experience in education, having previously served at the Orange County Department of Education as a senior administrator with a focus on TK–12 STEM and environmental literacy. Through her previous roles as a classroom educator, teacher on special assignment, and professional learning leader, Holly has remained passionate about supporting the growth and development of individuals and teams. She holds a B.A. in ecology and evolutionary biology from Rice University, teaching credentials from UC Irvine, and a current Certified Professional in Talent Development certification from the Association for Talent Development.

Holly Steele, CPTD, has dedicated her career to empowering learners to use inquiry and innovation to better the world. This commitment to learner agency brought her to the Seeds to Solutions team at Ten Strands, where she currently serves as the director of professional learning and community building. She brings more than twenty years of experience in education, having previously served at the Orange County Department of Education as a senior administrator with a focus on TK–12 STEM and environmental literacy. Through her previous roles as a classroom educator, teacher on special assignment, and professional learning leader, Holly has remained passionate about supporting the growth and development of individuals and teams. She holds a B.A. in ecology and evolutionary biology from Rice University, teaching credentials from UC Irvine, and a current Certified Professional in Talent Development certification from the Association for Talent Development.

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Holly in Scotland

Statement of Purpose: Holly Steele

Posted By  Holly Steele
  • ON December 16, 2025

At Ten Strands, we introduce our team through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions behind their work. Holly’s statement traces her journey from a lifelong curiosity and classroom teaching to systems-level leadership in science and environmental education—guided...

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An educator’s reflections: How Seeds to Solutions bridges disciplines and grows capable community members

Posted By  Holly Steele
  • ON December 15, 2025

I recently joined the Ten Strands team as the new Director of Professional Learning and Community Building, focusing on Seeds to Solutions: high-quality, free K–12 units on California environmental topics. I followed the development of the resources — and became...

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