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REGION I
Emily Hollyday Portland, ME Science Teacher (8 yrs) Expertise: Expeditionary Learning My NASA Data Products Accomplishments: R. Gaynor McCown Excellence in Teaching Award - 2022 Finalist Bow Seat Sponsor Appreciation Award Columbia University Summer Research Program for Teachers - Program Participant As humanity adapts to a changing climate, prepares for earthquakes, and deals with many forms of pollution, I see a desire in students to understand how earth's systems work and how they have become out of balance in a relatively short time. Likewise, it's incredible to go along the journey with students as they consider time scales and their place in the universe. | REGION II  Dr. Mike Jabot Fredonia, NY SUNY Distinguished Professor (20 yrs) HS ES/Physics/Engineering teacher (15 yrs) Expertise: Accomplishments: SUNY Chancellor’s Award - Excellence in Research I don't think there is any better way for students (young & old) to learn about the world around them than through ESS. And I don't think there is any organization that dedicates its self more to helping to bring ESS to life than NESTA. | REGION III
Christopher Roemmele III West Chester, PA Prior Profession: ....
Expertise: Accomplishments: Coming Soon | REGION IV
Ruston, LA UTeachTech Instructor—LA Tech Uni (5 yrs) Prior Profession: Einstein Educators Fellow (2012-2013) Expertise: Accomplishments: I was sitting in my 8th-grade ES class 'learning" about rocks—through pictures in the textbook. I remember thinking, "it would be awesome if we really had some rocks here - when talking about rocks!" I swore if I ever found myself teaching others about rocks—I would have some there for them to touch! |
REGION V
Andy Epton Dearborne, MI Science Teacher Expertise: Teacher Ambassador for the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Longway Planetarium in Flint, Michigan Employee Accomplishments: Author of The Past is the Key to the Present: A History of the Universe, Life, and Earth (2017) Coming Soon | REGION VI
Dr. Missie Olsen Becker, MN Science Teacher NGSS three-dimensional learning practices Accomplishments: 2023 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award for Minnesota ....... coming soon | REGION VII
Tucson, AZ HS Science Teacher (20 yrs) Expertise: Accomplishments: 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: 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 |
| Region V: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Region VI: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Region VII: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas Utah, Wyoming Region VIII: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington |
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