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REGION I

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REGION II

Julie Contino, Ed.D.
New York, NY
Senior Specialist in Science and Teacher Education, American Museum of Natural History

Prior Profession:
High School Earth Science & Biology TeacherProfessional Development Specialist

Expertise:
Teach pre-service Earth and Space Science teachers in AMNH’s Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency Program (MAT ESRP)

Accomplishments:

2022 Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year
2020 New York State Association of Teacher Educators (NYSATE) Outstanding Teacher Educator
Developed and led Teaching Experiences for Undergraduates (TEU) in New York City

Earth science is deeply inspiring because it reveals the intricate systems and powerful forces that shape our planet, connecting us to both the past and the future. I am passionate about helping preservice teachers develop the knowledge and confidence to teach Earth Science in ways that spark curiosity and wonder in their own students. Guiding future educators to explore and share the natural world is both a privilege and a responsibility that supports future generations in developing a deep understanding of and care for our planet.

REGION III

Christopher Roemmele III

West Chester, PA
Associate Professor in the Earth and Space Sciences Department at West Chester

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REGION IV

Ali Pressel

Jacksonville, Florida

Education and Outreach Coordinator, St. Johns River Water Management District

Prior Profession:

Career Academy Instructor of Environmental Sciences and Advanced Placement Environmental Sciences (20 years)
Environmental Sciences, APES, Career and Technical Education, Honors Biology, Human Anatomy, Middle School Science

Expertise:
Community Science; Project-Based Learning; Outdoor Education; GIS in STEM

Accomplishments:
National Geographic Explorer, PAEMST Awardee, Grosvenor Teacher Fellow

- "Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein

REGION V

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REGION VI

Dr. Missie Olsen

Becker, MN

Science Teacher
Expertise:

NGSS three-dimensional learning practices

Accomplishments:

2023 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award for Minnesota
2021 State Finalist for PAEMST
Minnesota Science Teachers Association’s regional representative

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REGION VII

Matthew Haverty

Tucson, AZ

HS Science Teacher (20 yrs)
Geoscience & AP Environmental Science

Expertise:
Plate Tectonics, Geophysics & Hydrology

Accomplishments:
2018 NAGT Outstanding ES Teacher of Year - Arizona

We need to spread the wonder that Earth provides to its future caretakers, our students

REGION VIII

Kellyn Hardin

Porterville, Ca

Earth and Space Science Teacher

Prior Profession:

Rocky Mountain National Park - GeoCorps intern - education division

Yosemite National Park - SCA intern - interpretation division

SCA= student conservation association

Expertise:
Writing curriculum that extends students knowledge using a combination of modalities and activities. Notable units include- Tectonic Hazards, Ocean Circulation and Fluid Dynamics, and Climate Change over Geologic Time

Accomplishments:

Yosemite Nature Bridge WildLink Trip Leader

NAGT OEST FW/CA 2024

San Joaquin Geological Society & Pacific Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists 2025 Teacher of the Year

My educational philosophy is rooted in my love of the outdoors, with the goal of extending students' understanding of the natural world and empowering them to make decisions based on evidence so they will become better problem-solving citizens.

Meet Your Regional Director

8 Regional Directors elected every two years, half elected alternating years

NESTA strives to have one or more State Contacts per State.

Region I:

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Region II:

New York

Region III:

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Region IV

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee