Zipporah has served in several roles in the K-21 Education System locally and nationally. She has served as a classroom teacher, adjunct professor, school administrator and the leader for science in two districts in Maryland. She currently serves as a leader in professional development efforts in a public school system. Nationally, she led the National Science Teachers Associations efforts in providing professional development and e-learning opportunities to science teachers across the country. Zipporah earned her Bachelor’s degree from Chadron State College in Chadron Nebraska, Master’s degree from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland and a Doctorate degree from the University of Maryland College Park in Maryland.