Dr. Bridget Lester

Dr. Bridget Lester joined the Indiana Academy in 2020. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology before earning her Ph.D. in Human Bioenergetics from the Human Performance Laboratory at Ball State University (BSU) in 2010. Prior to joining the Academy, Dr. Lester was on the faculty at Elmhurst College and Anderson University in their respective Kinesiology Departments where she taught exercise science classes. She has also taught undergraduate cell biology classes at BSU in the Biology Department. Additionally, she has worked as a research associate conducting exercise science research at BSU’s Human Performance Laboratory. Dr. Lester is passionate about sharing her excitement and curiosity for science with the students she teaches. Additionally, she enjoys running and spending time with her husband and two boys.