Arnel Dela Cruz earned his Master of Science for Teachers from New Mexico Tech and his bachelor's degree in secondary education from the Philippine Normal University-Manila. As a designated technology integrator and instructional coach at his school, he modeled the use of technology and conducted campus-wide training among teachers on how to effectively use technology to further enhance students’ learning experiences. Dela Cruz has contributed to lesson development, problem-based learning, model-eliciting activities, perspective videos through BIOSCOPES, CPALMS and Biology Partnership Grant initiatives. In 2010, he participated as one of the field test teachers for the Evolution & Medicine Curriculum Supplement developed by Biological Science & Curriculum Study (BSCS) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.