March 20, 2006	Volume 5, Number 9

Whitsett president-elect of NSTA

John Whitsett, a science teacher from Fond du Lac High School, was recently voted president-elect of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). He will assume the presidency in 2007-08.

Whitsett has been actively involved in education for 35 years and is currently a physics and curriculum support teacher for the Fond du Lac School District. He has served on numerous committees and task forces for the Department of Public Instruction. He spent eleven years as the teacher facilitator for the high school component of the Science World program and is a long time member of the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, serving as president, convention chair, and WSST Foundation president. Whitsett has been recognized as Teacher of the Year in both the Fond du Lac and La Crosse school districts, has received the Outstanding Chemistry Teacher Award from the American Chemical Society, and the 1986 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.

The National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world dedicated to the teaching and learning of science, with nearly 58,000 members from pre-K through college. Their mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA also advocates for science and science education in the political arena. Each year, their national conference draws more than 15,000 participants.

NSTA provides high-quality professional development and provides a number of on-line courses for teachers, an e-mentoring program, and supplemental electronic learning programs. NSTA is committed to providing the leadership necessary to promote excellence in the teaching and learning of science.

Last updated on 3/20/2006