ASTE Mission Statement
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) provides leadership and support for professionals involved in the education and development of teachers of science at all levels. ASTE promotes scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in science teacher education, and seeks to advance policy and practice that contributes to more just and equitable outcomes for teachers of science.
ASTE Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
ASTE is committed to promoting a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity for Science Teacher Education. All people deserve to pursue their professional activities with dignity and in a safe, supportive, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment that encourages diverse points of view and backgrounds in order to engage in open and honest communication.In 2021, the ASTE Board of Directors unanimously supported the creation of the ASTE Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
History of ASTE
ASTE (formerly the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science or AETS) can trace its history back to the 1920s. Learn about our history and view a list of Past ASTE Presidents.
Future of ASTE
ASTE is working towards developing a strategic plan which is informed by the Call to Reflection and Action developed by an Ad Hoc advisory committee in 2021.
ASTE Leadership
ASTE is governed by a Board of Directors. Directors chair a variety of committees that help conduct the work of the organization in accordance with our Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
2022 Board Members
| President* | Rommel Miranda | Towson University |
| President Elect* | Andrea C. Borowczak | University of Central Florida |
| Past President* | Debi Hanuscin | Western Washington University |
| Senior Board Member* | Judith Morrison | Washington State University Tri-Cities |
| Senior Board Member* | Jerrid Kruse | Drake University |
| At large Board Member | Xavier Fazio | Brock University |
| At large Board Member | Vanashri Nargund-Joshi | New Jersey City University |
| At large Board Member | Mark Bloom | Dallas Baptist University |
| At large Board Member | Lisa Borgerding | Kent State University |
| Senior Regional Representative* | Jennifer Stark | University of West Florida |
| Regional Representative | Corrine Lardy | Sacramento State |
| Regional Representative | Amanda Gunning | Mercy College |
| Graduate Student Representative | Alexis Riley | Columbia University |
| NSTA Director of Preservice Teacher Ed | Donna Governor | University of North Georgia |
* indicates membership on the Executive Committee
Administrative Members
| Executive Director | Kate Popejoy | Popejoy STEM, LLC |
| Director of Electronic Services | John Rhea | John Rhea Designs |
| Conference Program Coordinator | Kelly Feille | University of Oklahoma |
A full list of the ASTE leadership, including committees.