Lilian Ladner worked at the University of Teacher Education of the Grisons for about fifteen years. Initially as a lecturer in educational science, mathematics and mathematics didactics, then as head of the basic education department and subsequently as head of basic education a. i. Most recently, Lilian Ladner was head of the STEM department and was also responsible for academic projects on the rectorate staff. Together with partners from the business and education sectors, she helped shape STEM promotion in Grisons. Lilian Ladner grew up in Landquart, then completed teacher training in Schiers and taught at the target level. She took over as head teacher in Igis at the age of 26. In 2014, Lilian Ladner completed a Master's degree in school development and recently completed her doctorate on the topic of ‘Knowledge and interest of teachers in the German-speaking Grisons in the field of technology’. Lilian Ladner is currently completing her EMBA at the UAS Grisons.