Natalie Coleman, CEO

PURPOSE

Dr. Natalie Coleman is the Founder and CEO of After the Peanut. She was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois and is passionate about all things STEM! She has over 15 years of experience as an educator and is also a combat veteran having served as a Military Police Officer in the Illinois Army National Guard. She holds an Education Doctorate from the University of Illinois (May 2021). Some of her professional work includes providing trainings on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cultural Competency, School Attendance and Next Generation Science Standards. She has been a National Geographic Educator of the Week, National Science Teacher Association Presenter, TED Innovative Educator, SXSWedu Mentor and Panelist and is currently an Illinois Science Assessment Writer. Besides leading After the Peanut, Dr. Coleman is a Will County Board Member and Adjunct Chemistry Professor for the University of St. Francis.

TOPIC EXPERT

STEM Program Development
Equity in the K-12 Setting
Science Assessment Development
Global Education
Curriculum Review and Transformation
College and Career Preparation
Financial Literacy
Excellence in Leadership for Administrators

IDEAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Teacher Institute Days
STEM Assemblies and Events
Leadership Workshops
College Readiness
Back to School Rallies

What Clients are Saying!

"The event was excellent! The girls had a good time!"

~Girls Scout Troop Leader

"The work you are doing is phenomenal."

~Professional Colleague and Partner

"I wish Natalie worked with us".

~Middle School Teacher

"My son is having a great time!"

~ Parent of Summer

STEM Program Participant

"I could have sat in her training all day."

~High School Teacher

Awards

Generation Dance

Hometown Hero

CKL Engineering

Women in STEM

National Hook Up of Black Women

Educator of the Year