National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its inaugural Leadership Council.

“At NSTA, our mission is powered by passionate, purpose-driven educators who are shaping the future of science education,” said NSTA Interim Chief Executive Officer Bob Lay. “I’m honored to welcome these leaders to our governing body. Their insight, experience, and dedication will be instrumental as we continue our work to elevate and transform science education to benefit all.”

As part of a significant governance revision, the former council structure transitioned into a new leadership body known as the Leadership Council, now composed of 10 District Leaders and 18 Division Leaders. NSTA also welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, including the President-Elect, three At-Large Directors, and one Early Career Director.

The NSTA Board of Directors is now composed of 13 members who oversee the association’s finances, policies and procedures, and strategic planning. Newly elected members include

• Donna Governor, Ph.D., NSTA President-Elect
  
  Associate Professor of Science Education, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia
• Sean Collins, Director 25-29
  
  Eighth Grade Science Teacher, Newton Middle School, Centennial, Colorado
• Sharon Delesbore, Ph.D., Director 25-29
  
  Assistant Principal, Austin High School, Sugar Land, Texas
• Christine Thompson, Director 25-27
  
  Director, Instruction and Summer Programs, Girls Who Code, Washington D.C.
• Selene Verhofstad, Ed.D., Director 25-29
  
  STEM Instructor, Pasadena Virtual School/San Jacinto Community College, Pasadena, Texas

The 28-member Leadership Council shall inform the Board of important external trends, opportunities, and threats; create and nurture communities at the state level and within professional interests; identify potential partnerships, oversee position statements, chair regional and division committees, and foster relations with NSTA state chapters and affiliated groups. Leadership Council members include

• Craig Richard, District I Leader
  
  Eighth Grade Science Teacher & Academic Coordinator, North Andover Middle School, North Andover, Massachusetts
• Taylor Moon, Ph.D., District II Leader
  
  Science Faculty, The Derryfield School, Concord, New Hampshire
• Peter Kelly, District III Leader
  
  Seventh Grade Science Teacher, Brandywine Springs School, Wilmington, Delaware
• Andrew Walton, District IV Leader
  
  Science Teacher, North Penn School District, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
• Karla A. McInnis, Ph.D., District V Leader
  
  Teacher & Science Department Chair, Mary G. Montgomery High School, Semmes, Alabama
• Kelly Moore-Roberts, Ed.D., District VI Leader
  
  Associate Professor of Biology, Walters State Community College, Morristown, Tennessee
• Tyler Dufrene, District VII Leader
  
  Professional Learning Specialist, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, Virginia
• Amanda Huff, District VIII Leader
  
  Seventh-Grade Teacher, Christian County Middle School, Hopkinsville, Kentucky
• Ashley Armstrong, Ph.D., District IX Leader
  
  Science Education Specialist, Sanford Underground Research Facility, Lead South Dakota
• Carla Neely, District X Leader
  
  Middle School Science & Social Studies Teacher, Andrew J. Rickoff School, Cleveland, Ohio
• Daniel Bergman, Ph.D., District XI Leader
  
  Professor and Science Education Program Chair, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
• Nadine Weirather, District XII Leader
  
  Student Teacher Supervisor, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Omah Williams-Duncan, Ph.D., District XIII Leader
  
  Associate Professor in STEM Teacher Education, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Houston, Texas
• Emily Meyer, District XIV Leader
  
  Teacher and Biology Content Leader, Thunder Ridge High School, Littleton, Colorado
• Corey McKenna, Ph.D., District XV Leader
  
  Clinical Associate Professor of Education, University of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
• Mia-Pia Cummins-Van Herreweghe, District XVI Leader
  
  Seventh Grade Science Teacher, Konawaena Middle School, Captain Cook, Hawaii
• Bradford Hill, District XVII Leader
  
  Science and Engineering Teacher, Mountainside High School, Beaverton, Oregon
• John Munro, District XVIII Leader
  
  Grade 10-12 Science Teacher, Rick Hansen Secondary School of Science and Business, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
• Kevin Doyle, Ed.D., Coordination & Supervision of Science Teaching Division Leader
  
  District Supervisor of Science, Coordinator of the Math & Science Magnet Program, Morris Hills Regional District, Rockaway, New Jersey
• Elesha Goodfriend, Ph.D., Post-Secondary Science Teaching Division Leader
  
  Associate Professor of Biology, Walters State Community College, Whitesburg, Tennessee
• Deborah Hanuscin, Ph.D., Research in Science Education Division Leader
  
  Professor, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
• Anne Lowry, Early Childhood-Elementary Science Teaching Division Leader
  
  Lead Teacher PreK Class, Aleph Academy, Reno, Nevada
• Karen Matsler, Ed.D., Preservice Teacher Preparation Division Leader
  
  UTeach Master Teacher, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
• Brian Ogle, Ed.D., Informal Science Education Division Leader
  
  Director of Conservation Learning & Audience Impact, Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, Florida
• Kirsten Salonga, High School Science Teaching Division Leader
  
  Environmental Science for Multilingual Learners Teacher, Science Department Chair, Justice High School, Falls Church, Virginia
• Demetrice Smith-Mutegi, Ed.D., Multicultural/ Equity in Science Education Division Leader
  
  Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
• Jesse Wilcox, Ph.D., Professional Learning in Science Education Division Leader
  
  Associate Professor of Biology and Science Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Laura Wommack, Middle Level Science Teaching Division Leader
  
  Science Teacher, Mansfield High School, Mansfield, Washington

For a complete listing of the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council, visit https://www.nsta.org/leadership.

About NSTA

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 35,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high-quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators can grow professionally and excel in their careers. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field. For more information, visit https://www.nsta.org/, or follow NSTA on X, formerly known as Twitter; Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; and LinkedIn.

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NSTA welcomed 5 new Board members & launched its first-ever Leadership Council as part of a significant governance revision.