Thinking about joining the GSTA Board! Nominations are open!

GSTA needs outstanding science educators to serve on the GSTA Board!  Are you ready to step up and be the leader your organization needs?  This has been a year like no other, but just as always--science educators are ready for the challenge!

Who serves on the GSTA Board you ask?  Science educators who want to be involved and shape the future of science education in our state.  People like YOU!  We want Board Members from around the state with varied backgrounds and experiences to lead us in the future.  Nominations close on December 4th. 

Nominate here:   https://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/event-4042912

The Board of the Georgia Science Teachers Association serves as a voice for K-16 science educators in Georgia.  Would you, or someone you know be a good spokesperson for the needs of science instruction for students in Georgia?  If so, please consider running for office, or nominating someone you think might serve the interests of teachers and students well.

Board members  meet regularly, both in person and electronically throughout the year, and coordinate the activities of GSTA.  Several positions will need to be filled this coming year.  Below are the positions and an introduction to the duties associated.  A full description can be found in the GSTA Constitution.

President Elect  This position is a three-year commitment to serve as leader of the organization.  Candidates should have prior experience serving on the Board to bring a good understanding of GSTA's current work into their vision for the organization's future.  Duties during the President-Elect year are to serve as program chair of the 2022 conference including setting the theme and organizing the proposals. During the 2022-23 year of service this person will serve as President of the organization, chairing Board meetings, managing the business of the organization, and representing the organization to the public.  During the 2023-24 year of service as Executive Director this person will chair the logistical portion of the 2024 conference.

Vice President This position is a two-year commitment to serve in leadership of the organization. The Vice President chairs the membership committee and serves on the Executive Board.  The Vice President shall serve on the program committee of the annual Science and Leadership Conference and shall serve as Parliamentarian during official meetings of the Georgia Science Teachers Association.

Middle School and College Level Representatives Each of these positions is a two-year commitment to serve in the leadership of the organization.  Duties include attending Board meetings and serving as a voice for middle school or college level teachers and students in the state.  The level representative will solicit or write articles for the newsletter, support the program chair in soliciting presentations for the conference, and coordinate a level Share-A-Thon at the 2022 and 2023 conferences, as well as other duties related to their level.

District Representatives  Each of these positions is a two-year commitment to serve in leadership of the organization.  This person will speak at Board meetings representing the concerns of science teachers in their part of Georgia.  The representative will support membership in their district through disseminating information and supporting quality professional development in their area.  Odd-numbered districts (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, & 11) are open for candidates during this election. Check carefully to see if you are part of an odd numbered district should you be willing to serve as district representative.