Alfredo León earned a B.S. in General Science and an M.S. in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico. Recognized as Rookie Teacher of the Year during his four-years as a middle and high school teacher in Florida, he served as laboratory manager at Miami Dade College, and to full-time faculty in 2013. Dr. León taught Biotechnology and Biology courses, emphasizing project-based learning and authentic research experiences. In 2017, he completed an Ed.D. at the University of Florida, focusing on educational technology’s implementation in STEM at community colleges. Dr. León’s later served as chair of the Math & Natural Science department and Interim Dean of Faculty, where he transformed courses, implemented open educational resources, secured external funding, and prioritized enrollment and engagement. Returning to the classroom in 2022, Dr. León continues to implement blended and remote learning strategies, and the application of learning analytics in STEM education research.