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Michael "Mike" Koenig Sidney, OH HS Science Teacher (17 yrs) Undergraduate Geology Instructor (7 yrs) Prior Profession: Expertise: I was told, as a graduate student, that every science is an Earth Science. ESS is the one science subject that includes all of the others. Being an ESS teacher/instructor allows me to combine as many branches of the natural sciences as I can into my classroom. Nothing says 'hands-on' education like ESS. ESS is best learned through the soles of your shoes, not the seat of your pants! |  Bartlett, TN
MS Science Teacher (8yrs)
Prior Profession: Expertise: Accomplishments: 2019 Outstanding ES Teacher - Southeast Section 2020 NSTA Robert E. Yager Excellence in Teaching Award Having felt lost as a student when it came to science class, I actively work to show all students that they can be successful WHILE enjoying science. |  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 |
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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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 | Historian / Awards
LeClaire, IA Grand Old Man of NESTA Prior Profession: Expertise: Accomplishments: My 8th grade science teacher (Mr. Fox) instilled in me a love for earth science, and I attempted to follow his example. Dr. Robert Yager, past president of NSTA, was my mentor and showed me that service within the science education profession was within my reach | Professional Development Committee
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
Pflugerville, TX MS & HS Science Teacher (16 yrs) Applied Aquatic Science/Environmental Systems CC Adjunct geology instructor Expertise: Accomplishments: 2016 Outstanding ES Teacher—Texas Curriculum developer—NSF-funded DIG Texas Blueprints project Sitting at the Grand Canyon, still reminiscing on the wonders of ES |
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Director of Membership  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. | Director of ES Diversity & Equity
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 | The Earth Scientist Editor
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
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 |
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