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Diane Ripollone Raleigh, North Carolina High School Teacher (37yrs) Prior Profession: Expertise: AMS's DataStreme courses Certified American Meteorological TeacherInfiniscope Advisory Board-4yrs (NASA and ASU) National Geographic Certified Teacher Accomplishments: Mentor- American Meteorological Society Education Program and AMS's Datastreme CAT certified Astronomy, and Robotics programs at current campus. quote |
Angela (Angie) Rizzi Hampton, VA My NASA Data Task Lead, NASA Langley Research Center Prior Profession: Expertise:
Air Quality and Clouds Accomplishments: Mentor for student air quality investigations— student project presented at AGU I love Earth science education because it is an opportunity to help learners understand our home and to foster stewardship of our environment. In addition, it enables the integration of so many concepts that it is perfect for phenomena based instruction |  Kimberley "No-Jo" Norris-Jones Columbia, SC ES, Environmental, Chemistry Teacher (15 years) Prior Profession: Expertise: Accomplishments: 2019 SC ES-Teacher of the Year Earth is the only rock we have to live on! We need to understand it in order to take care of it |
Diane Tom-Ogata Honolulu, HI High School STEM Capstone, Marine Science, Biology, Physics, Physical Science (16 yrs) Prior Profession: Expertise: Accomplishments: 2018 Outstanding ES Teacher - Far Western Section Mother Earth. Out of respect for what she provides and nourishes all living & nonliving things, I'm constantly amazed at the multifaceted layers and intricacies of interconnectivity of what surrounds us... Komohana (West) where the sun enters the horizon... welcoming knowledge of place... |
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Elaine Bohls-Graham Austin, TX HS Science Teacher Prior Profession: Expertise: Geoscience curriculum Accomplishments: DIG Texas Blueprints - Lead teacher intern, contributor, website manager Earth, Wind & Fire (OnRamps) contributor - University of Texas—Austin Native Austinite, a ranch child in western Travis County—many trips to different places instilled a passion for anything “geology” & the knowledge I would always be a geologist | Professional Development
I grew up spending a lot of time outdoors and developed a deep interest and love for nature. I had many opportunities to work in nature and make, what I believe, to be a difference . I wanted to share my love for nature and educate young adults about the beauty and complexities of their environment. | Professional Development
Ardis Herrold Oro Valley, AZ Education Specialist, Vera C. Rubin Observatory Prior Profession: HS & part time college teacher (38 yrs) Expertise: Developing free online interactive astronomy activities (authentic data) for Rubin Observatory Accomplishments: Past President of NESTA & MESTA Built/used radio telescopes w/ students—Radio Astronomy team (RATs) Professional Development (30+ years) I'm an amateur astronomer with a Geology degree, so I love all things Earth & sky. |
Director of Membership  Joe Monaco Highland, CA Retired Prior Profession: Expertise: Geology & Astronomy Accomplishments: JOIDES Resolution; Space Camp I enjoyed all of the ESs since I was a child & knew whatever career choice I made, it would have to be in the ESs. | The Earth Scientist Editor
Peg Steffen Iowa City, Iowa Curriculum Writer Prior Profession: Program Manager—NASA & NOAA education (18 yrs) Expertise: Accomplishments: Designer/manager—NASA Explorer School NOAA National Ocean Service Education Coordinator NOAA Planet Stewards project lead A foundation of knowledge in ESS is critical for all of Planet Earth's citizens. The more recent emphasis for these disciplines in NGSS is an opportunity to engage more K-12 students. Teaching & learning, especially the ESS are a lifelong passion for me and I hope to spark that in others | Facebook Group Moderator
David Thesenga Erie, CO HS Science Teacher (24 yrs) ES, Physics, Engineering, Robotics Prior Profession: Expertise: Accomplishments: Einstein Fellow - Washington DC, NSF Geoscience Directorate PolarTREC Teacher\Researcher, Ross Ice Shelf Antarctica NAGT Earth Science Teacher of the Year I have a passion for both understanding Earth systems that underlie massive datasets being produced, as well as encouraging/guiding development of curricula & best practices that help push forward a positive legislative educational agenda |
Director of Outreach and Advocacy
Enrique Reyes Austin, TX HS Teacher Expertise: I became an Earth Science educator because I have a passion & love for Earth Science that is uncommon in my community | Coming Soon |
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