ASTE Mission Statement
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) promotes leadership and support for professionals involved in the education and development of teachers of science at all levels. ASTE advances practice and policy through scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in science teacher education.
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.
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)
2020 Board Members
| President* | Valarie Akerson | Indiana University |
| President Elect* | Gil Naizer | Texas A&M Commerce |
| Past President* | Patricia Morrell | University of Portland |
| Senior Board Member* | Lisa Borgerding | Kent State University |
| Senior Board Member* | Catherine Martin-Dunlop | Morgan State University |
| At large Board Member | Renee Schwartz | Georgia State University |
| At large Board Member | Ian Binns | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| At large Board Member | Margaret Blanchard | North Carolina State University |
| At large Board Member | Andrea Burrows | University of Wyoming |
| Senior Regional Representative* | Rommel Miranda | Towson University |
| Regional Representative | Emily Dare | Florida International University |
| Regional Representative | Jonah Firestone | Washington State University |
| Graduate Student Representative | Katie Green | North Carolina State University |
| NSTA Director of Preservice Teacher Ed | Paul Adams | Fort Hays State University |
* indicates membership on the Executive Committee
Administrative Members
| Executive Director | Robert Hollon | University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire |
| Incoming Executive Director | Kate Popejoy | Popejoy STEM, LLC |
| Director of Electronic Services | John Rhea | University of Virginia |
| Conference Program Coordinator | Meredith McCallister | Butler University |
A full list of the ASTE leadership, including committees.