Scott's Bio

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Scott is a dedicated Forensic Science educator with nearly 30 years of experience inspiring students and shaping future professionals in the field. He currently teaches Forensic Science at New Rochelle High School, where his innovative and immersive program enrolls up to 150 students each year. Many of his students earn college credit while engaging in hands-on, real-world forensic investigations. This innovative class challenges students to think critically and empowers them to do the work of real forensic scientists and crime scene investigators.

Scott holds degrees from Clark University, Teachers College, Columbia University and the College of New Rochelle. In addition to his work at New Rochelle High School, he is an Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Science for Syracuse University and has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels at institutions including the College of New Rochelle and Western Connecticut State University.

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Scott’s program has received international recognition and has been featured by major media outlets including the Associated Press, The New York Times, CBS, ABC, and News 12. At the invitation of the U.S. Department of State, Scott traveled to Serbia to lecture at the University of Belgrade and the University of Novi Sad, and to collaborate with the country’s forensic services leadership on education and training.

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Scott worked with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest international pre-college science competition, as a Curriculum Designer and Project Manager, developing interactive forensic science experiences for five thousand students in Los Angeles.

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In addition to teaching, Scott is a professional photographer with more than 25 years of experience. With training from the Westchester County Forensic Labs, he has provided photographic documentation for forensic investigations, scientific publications, and educational materials.

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Scott’s career also includes service on the Dental Identification Team for the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner, where he helped identify victims of the World Trade Center disaster and American Airlines Flight 587. He is a certified EMT with nearly four decades of experience and serves as a Board Member and Outreach Coordinator for the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists.

As a published author, his work includes articles in the Rhode Island Bar Journal and the Journal of Forensic Science Education, focusing on juror perceptions of forensic science and authentic assessment in forensic science education.