Greeting NESTA Community,

What a wonderful evening to spend time in fellowship with our members and friends during our Friends of Earth Science Reception at NSTA, Denver.  A huge thank you to everyone who assisted with organizing such an enjoyable evening. A special shout-out to our event sponsors, Activate Learning and the American Geosciences Institute without their support, this type of event may not have been possible. Taking time for community building is so important and I look forward to next year's event in Philadelphia!

Exciting news from our recent NESTA leadership elections. We are happy to announce that Dr. Missy Holzer (Secretary), Parker Pennington (Treasurer), Emily Hollyday (Region I Director), Matt Haverty (Region VII Director), Kimberely Norris-Jones and Diane Tom-O'gata (Directors at Large) will all continue their positions for another two years.  

I'm especially excited to welcome some new leadership this year! A big WELCOME to newly elected officers,  Dr. Christopher Rommele, Associate Professor from West Chester University in PA will serve as our Region III Director and Andrew Epton a High School Science Teacher in Dearborn, MI will serve as Director for Region V. 

Lastly, new to our Board we also welcome Dr. Missie Olsen,  who will be taking over as Regional Director for Region VI for the remainder of the term. We are also happy to have two newly Appointed Officers join our Board of Directors: Jon Schrage, IN; will serve as Project Coordinator for Windows to the Universe and Jacob Tanenbaum, NY will be our K-5 Liaison.  

It's Spring and NESTA leadership will continue to stay focused on finding unique ways to grow our membership; engage our community and champion excellence in Earth and Space Science education.  build and outreach. Wishing you all a productive end to your school year.  Be sure to visit our NESTA Professional Development Blog to stay apprised of opportunities for this Summer and next Fall.  Happy Earth Day!

One Earth, Our Future.

Natalie Macke
NESTA President