She received her Ph.D. in Anatomy & Cell Biology from Temple University in 2012 and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), where she conducted research on mechanisms that regulate skeletal homeostasis. For her merit at UPenn, she was recognized with a Research and Academic Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Belcher has a profound dedication to early childhood and K-12 education. She seeks to introduce and nurture an interest in the life sciences to all young learners by exposing them to the science in the world that surrounds them. It is her vision that all children gain the foundational skills of teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which set them on a promising track to succeed in all aspects of academia and life.