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National Science Education Leadership Association

Outstanding Leadership In Science Education Award

This prestigious award recognizes and honors an NSELA member, who through their professional work, has demonstrated outstanding leadership in science education at the school, district, county, regional, and/or national level. This award is presented at the NSELA breakfast, held during the annual NSTA National Conference. The award is accompanied by a check for $1,000 and a plaque donated by Pearson.

Cathi Cox-Boniol

ACHIEVE Coordinator, Lincoln Parish Schools Ruston, Louisiana

Cathi Cox-Boniol is an extraordinary science and STEM educator at the school, district, regional, state, and national level. Pearson and NSELA celebrate her outstanding leadership in science education since 1981. Louisiana Life Magazine named her one of the 2015 Louisianians of the Year as an education activist who has increased interest in STEM education by linking specific organizations, businesses, and institutions to school efforts. Ms. Cox-Boniol left a 17-year secondary science career at Choudrant High School in 1998 to become the Site Coordinator for Louisiana Tech University's Project LIFE before moving into the Program Coordinator position for CATALyST, the university’s Center for Applied Teaching and Learning to Yield Scientific Thinking. Now forging community-based partnerships as coordinator for Lincoln ACHIEVE, she initiated the region’s premiere STEM program in partnership with Louisiana Tech where she also serves on the Advisory Board for the nationally recognized UTeachTech program. Cathi founded New Tech @ Ruston, an award-winning 21st Century learning environment based around innovation, project-based learning, and integrated technology. The co-author of three teaching engineering guides, Cathi currently serves as the Louisiana Director for ITEEA’sEngineering by Design Consortium. A pioneer in the area of online learning, she has facilitated classes at the local, state, and national level for more than two decades. Her pursuit of educational excellence has garnered Cathi numerous accolades including Louisiana's High School Science Teacher of the Year, The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, and The Radioshack/Tandy Technology Scholars Outstanding Teacher Award. Selected to the inaugural New Tech Directors National Advisory Board, she was also recognized nationally with the Golden Achievement Award of Excellence for her work with ACHIEVE. Listed among Delta Style Magazine’s “Sweet Sixteen” Most Influential Women, Cathi was honored with the national Kappa Delta Sorority Order of the Pearl Award for her prominence in professional and civic service at the national, state, and local level. Named the recipient of the Betty Robbins Volunteer of the Year Award, she was also honored with the Delta Sigma Theta STEM Award for her work. Appointed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission by Governor Mike Foster, Cathi was also named by Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White to serve on the state’s Louisiana Believes Advisory Committee. Selected for Louisiana’s LPB STEM Forum, she was honored in Baton Rouge with the Claudia Fowler Distinguished Service to Science Education Award and Selected for Louisiana’s LPB STEM Forum, she was honored in Baton Rouge with the Claudia Fowler Distinguished Service to Science Education Award and recognized by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association as a “Leader to Watch” in the March 2016 issue of Technology and Engineering Teacher magazine. Cathi holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees from Louisiana Tech University with extensive post-graduate work completed in science and science education. She is married to Tom Boniol and when not traveling, they are busy community advocates actively serving Louisiana Tech University, Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Wellspring Alliance for Families, North Central Louisiana Arts Council, United Way of Northeast Louisiana, and other service initiatives. A quote from Cathi’s nominator for the award summarizes her incredible leadership: “I truly believe that while Cathi’s efforts on behalf of science education and educators may have been matched by some they have been surpassed by none. She is a gift to science education.” NSELA and Pearson are proud to honor Cathi’s incredible leadership and her passion for nurturing other science education leaders.

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National Science Education Leadership Association

Outstanding Administrative Support Award

This prestigious award recognizes and honors an outstanding administrator who, through their professional work, has demonstrated exemplary support for science education at the school, district, and/or county level. This award honors an administrator whose primary responsibility is outside the area of science instruction. The award is presented at the NSELA luncheon held at the annual NSELA Professional Development Institute. The award is accompanied by a check for $1,000 and a plaque donated by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

Dr. Linda Atkinson Associate Director for K12 and STEM Partnerships, K20 Center

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Linda Cole Atkinson is an incredible leader who has provided exemplary administrative science and STEM support locally, state-wide, and nationally. For the past 12 years at the University of Oklahoma, she has been in an administrative capacity to support and advocate for science and STEM education. Dr. Atkinson has used her strong science background to seek funding for projects to assist schools and to sustain the progress made in science education in Oklahoma. Her focus provides systemic support for all stakeholders involved in improving science education. Prior to her work at the university, Linda taught high school chemistry and eighth grade science, worked as an assistant principal at two schools, and was the science curriculum director for Norman Public Schools. Over forty years of work in different roles, she continually inspires other educators. In one of her support letters, the writer states “Linda is a gifted leader. Her calm, measured approach to leadership involves empowering others to do their best work to make great things happen. She is a master of encouragement and makes each person who works for her feel important.”

Dr. Atkinson is doing outstanding work in her administrative support role at the University of Oklahoma. Three of many examples illustrate her long-term leadership.

Led the development of a state-wide competitive grant program for K12 schools that provides technology equipment and professional development to create technology-enriched learning communities. Through 17 million dollars in grant money from the Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust, the project has impacted 6,448 teachers and 93,940 students in 229 schools across the state of Oklahoma from 2003-2015.

Coordinates the K20 Center’s Annual Innovative Learning Institute which brings together over 700 educators, university faculty, business leaders, and policy makers to learn and share best practices through the eight strands, including leadership, authentic teaching, technology integration, STEM connections, college and career readiness and community connections.

Obtains grant funds that are utilized to research the design, delivery, and impact of systemic reform in developing technology-enriched professional learning communities with emphasis in STEM areas. The funding supported increases in teacher efficacy, teacher content knowledge and use of inquiry, and students’ science interest and learning on classroom and state assessments.

During her work in Norman Public Schools, Dr. Atkinson established structures for teachers and school leaders to collaborate about best practices, participate in shared leadership and decision-making, and support each other in improving science education for all students. Some examples that illustrate Dr. Atkinson’s accomplishments as science coordinator included establishing teacher advisory boards that met monthly; providing ongoing professional development and one-on-one support, coaching and mentoring for all science teachers; establishing a leadership cadre of elementary science teachers; establishing a district-wide science materials center; and providing state-wide leadership on Oklahoma standards and assessment committees.

Linda provided outstanding leadership on the NSELA Board for many years including the roles of an extended presidency, newsletter editor, and awards committee chair. She’s served on the following: National Science Board STEM Commission on 21st Century Education, leadership team for NSTA’s Alliance of the Affiliates, NSTA’s professional development committee, and the advisory committee for NSTA’s journal, The Science Teacher. Linda has presented on a variety of topics at many conferences and co-authored numerous articles for journals and books. Her awards include: NSTA 2009 Distinguished Service to Science Education Award, American Educational Research Association and the University Council for Educational Administration 2005 David L. Clarke Award, and Oklahoma Science Teachers Association 1996 Jack Renner Distinguished Science Educator Award.

NSELA and Kendall Hunt are proud to present this award to Dr. Linda Atkinson. Her leadership and administrative support continue to inspire and motivate educators in science and other STEM disciplines

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PAST NSELA AWARD RECIPIENTS

Outstanding Leadership in Science Education Award Recipients

2015 Kathryn DiRanna, California 2014 Joanne Vasquez, Arizona 2013 Page Keeley, Maine 2012 Robert Yager, Iowa 2011 Jason Painter, North Carolina 2010 Thomas T. Peters, South Carolina 2009 Sandra West, Texas 2008 Nancy Kellogg, Colorado 2007 Marjorie King, Louisiana 2006 Jack Rhoton, Tennessee 2005 Kenn Heydrick, Texas 2004 Jean May-Brett, Louisiana 2003 Kenneth Roy, Connecticut 2002 Pam T. Henson, Alabama 2001 Gerard Putz, Michigan 2000 Pat Bowers, North Carolina 1999 Kathleen Sparrow, Ohio 1998 LaMoine L. Motz, Michigan 1997 Tom Fangman, New Jersey 1996 Susan Cory, Texas 1995 Thomasena Woods, VA 1994 Larry Small, Illinois 1993 Susan Sprague, Arizona 1992 Dallas Maddron, Florida 1991 Merik Aaron, New York 1990 Ron Converse, Texas 1989 Jeane Dughi, Virginia 1988 Garland Johnson, California 1987 Gerry Madrazo, North Carolina 1986 Charles Beehler, Pennsylvania 1985 Gabrielle Edward, New York 1984 Joseph G. Krajkovich, New Jersey 1983 Leroy Lee, Wisconsin 1982 Jerry Resnick, New York 1981 Charles Hardy, Washington 1980 Francis X. Finigan, Massachusetts 1979 Harold Pratt, Colorado

Outstanding Administrative Support Award Recipients

2015 Manley Warren Midgett, North Carolina 2014 Tom Manke, Washington 2013 Ann Blakeney Clark, North Carolina 2012 Nanciann Gatta, Illinois 2011 Danny Bell, Louisiana 2010 Steve Gonzalez, California 2009 Ruth Ann Carr, Oklahoma 2008 Ray J. Bandlow, New Jersey 2007 Pamela T. Henson, Alabama 2006 Gene Harris, Ohio 2005 Michael Klentschy, California 2004 Larry Mabe, North Carolina 2003 No Award 2002 Sheldon Berman, Massachusetts 2001 Ernest Bibby, North Carolina 2000 Jerry Valadez, California 1999 Renee Williams, Texas 1998 Wayne Lett, Virginia

Emerging Science Education Leadership Scholarship Recipients

2015 Holly Steele, California 2014 Bruce Jones, Arizona 2014 Tracy Staley, Florida

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NSELA PAST PRESIDENTS2014-2015 Craig Gabler, Washington 2013-2014 Darlene Ryan, North Carolina 2012-2013 Beth Allan, Oklahoma 2011-2012 Janey Kaufmann, Arizona 2010-2011 Susan Koba, Nebraska 2009-2010 Brenda Wojnowski, Texas 2008-2009 Linda Atkinson, Oklahoma 2007-2008 Bob Siggens, Massachusetts 2006-2007 Jerry Valadez, California 2005-2006 Joanne Vasquez, Arizona 2004-2005 Patricia Shane, North Carolina 2003-2004 Jack Rhoton, Tennessee 2002-2003 Nicola Micozzi, Jr., Massachusetts 2001-2002 Kenn Heydrick, Texas 2000-2001 Kathleen Sparrow, Ohio 1999-2000 Jerry Doyle, Wisconsin 1998-1999 Becky Litherland, Missouri 1997-1998 Thomasena Woods, Virginia 1996-1997 Nancy Kellogg, Colorado 1995-1996 Jane Hazen, Ohio 1994-1995 Michael Jackson, North Carolina 1993-1994 Jeane Dughi, Virginia 1992-1993 Philip Gay, California 1991-1992 Jack Padalino, Pennsylvania 1990-1991 Garland Johnson, California 1989-1990 John Bartley, Pennsylvania 1988-1989 Emma Walton, Alaska 1987-1988 Kenneth Roy, Connecticut

1986-1987 Merik Aaron, New York 1985-1986 Harold Pratt, Colorado 1984-1985 Jerry Resnick, New York 1983-1984 Richard Clark, Minnesota 1982-1983 LaMoine Motz, Michigan 1981-1982 Gary Downs, Iowa 1980-1981 Essie Beck, Louisiana 1979-1980 Robert Dean, California 1978-1979 Charles Butterfield, New Jersey 1977-1978 Walter Knighton, Pennsylvania 1976-1977 James Wailes, Colorado 1975-1976 Warren Classon, Iowa 1974-1975 Serafino Giuliani, California 1973-1974 Edwin Smith, Ohio 1972-1973 Kenneth Horn, Colorado 1971-1972 John Rosemergy, Michigan 1970-1971 Francis Finigan, Massachusetts 1969-1970 Norman Taylor, Michigan 1968-1969 Robert Walker, Illinois 1967-1968 A.C. Brewer, Missouri 1966-1967 Annie Sue Brown, Georgia 1965-1966 J. Harvey Shutts, Minnesota 1964-1965 Donald Stotler, Oregon 1963-1964 Ralph Keirstead, New England 1962-1963 Elra Palmer, Maryland 1961-1962 Elmer McDaid, Michigan 1960-1961 Samuel Schenburg, New York 1959-1960 Ad Hoc Chair, Kenneth Vordenburg, Ohio

YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR CONTACTS, 2015-2016 Region A Tom Keller tkeller@mmsa.org

Region B Michelle Hughes regionbnsela@gmail.com Region C Page Keeley pagekeeley@gmail.com Region D Bruce Jones rbjones@mpsaz.org Region E Kirsten Smith ksmith@lps.org Region F Brian Kruse bkruse@astrosociety.org

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Summer Leadership Institute June 28-July 1, 2016 :: Marriott Mission Valley Hotel

Kathy DiRanna NSELA's 2015 Outstanding Leader in Science Education Awardee

Kendall Zoller ”The Choreography of Presenting”

And More!!

NSELA Summer Leadership Institutes (SLI) are a different kind of professional development experience.

Compared to a national or statewide conference, the SLI has a smaller variety of topics and speakers, but

participants have the opportunities to go “deeper” into each topic and are offered repeated opportunities to

talk to the presenters over the three days. The format includes general sessions and some smaller break-

outs.

The 2016 SLI theme, “Leadership in a Sea of Change,” builds on “The Sounds of Change." SLI strands in

San Diego will include: Understanding the Change Process; Building a Culture for Change; and, Making

Decisions Based on Evidence.

Extend your stay and take advantage of the optional field trips. Make it a family vacation. Visit the zoo,

Legoland, Sea World, and the beaches. The hotel is near the Trolley stop; the trolley takes you to historic

Old Town, to the Amtrak station, and much more!

Early Bird Registration (March 1 - May 31) Member $555, Non-Member $610

Regular Registration (June 1 - 21) Member $575, Non-Member $630

Single and Double Rooms at the Marriott - $139 www.NSELA.org/SLI

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Professional Learning Opportunities for Science Leaders 2016-2017

The National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA)

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Los Angeles, California NSELA Leadership Summit

March 30-April 2, 2017

Los Angeles, California NSTA National Conference

10 NSELA Sessions, including “Tools for Science Leaders,” and

NSELA/ASTE Friday Luncheon

October 28, 2016 (tentative)

Minneapolis, Minnesota NSTA Area Conference

“Tools for Science Leaders”

November 11, 2016 (tentative)

Portland, Oregon NSTA Area Conference

“Tools for Science Leaders”

December 2, 2016 (tentative)

Columbus, Ohio NSTA Area Conference

“Tools for Science Leaders”

2017 Summer Leadership Institute

Omaha, Nebraska

June 28 - July 1, 2017

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Nashville 2016 Calendar of Events Omni Nashville Hotel – 250 Fifth Avenue South

Tuesday, March 29 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Cumberland 1 (Level 3) NSELA Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, March 30 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Broadway C/D (Level 2)

Leadership Summit -- Breakfast – Sponsored by Vernier Software and Technology -- Keynote Presentation by Dr. Joe Levine “Global Change and Climate Resources from NCSE” -- Lunch and Keynote Presentation by Hall Davidson “What the Digital Transformation Means” -- NSELA Outstanding Administrative Support Award (OASA) – Dr. Linda Atkinson– Sponsored by Kendall Hunt

4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Mockingbird 1-4 Informal Committee Meetings – Diversity, Informal Education, Membership, Professional Development

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Legends D (Level 2) Reception for NSELA/CSSS Membership – Invitation Only – Sponsored by STEMscopes/Accelerate Learning and Fisher Science Education

Thursday, March 31 7:30 am – 8:30 am

Broadway A/ B (Level 2) Membership Breakfast – Sponsored by Pearson

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Broadway A/ B (Level 2) Annual Membership Meeting and NSELA Outstanding Leadership in Science Education Award (OLISE) – Cathi Cox-Boniol, Louisiana – Sponsored by Pearson

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Music Row 4

NSELA Session: Leadership Strategies for Ensuring Each Student Has a STEM Future – Bob Sotak and Brian Day

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Music Row 4

NSELA Session: Equity, Leadership, and Change – Gary Nakagiri and Jerry Valadez

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Music Row 4

NSELA Session: Helping Teachers Build a Foundation for Scientific Literacy in Elementary – April Holton

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Music Row 4

NSELA Session: Improving Preparation of Elementary Teachers for Science Teaching Through Faculty Collaboration – David Wojnowski

Friday, April 1 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Cumberland 1

NSELA Session: Building School and District Capacity for Understanding Student Thinking Through Formative Assessment – Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Music Row 4

NSELA Session: Bring the Practice into Your Science Classrooms – Pamela Caffery

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cumberland 2

NSELA Session: Conductors of Change—How Science Leaders Can Facilitate Harmony Among the Three Components of the NGSS – Mindy Pearson and Michele Detwiler

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Broadway A/ B (Level 2)

NSELA/ASTE Celebration Luncheon "Strengthening Science Education through a Teacher Learning Continuum: A National Academies Report” – Dr. Julie Luft; Ticketed Event, $25/ticket

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Music Row 4

NSELA Session: NGSS Engineering: How to Help Every Teacher Move from Panic to Plan – Ann Hammersly

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Music Row 4

NSELA Session: Essential Elements of STEM Education: A Large Urban District's Journey to STEM Success – Larry Plank

Saturday, April 2 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Legends A

NSELA Session: Tools for Science Leaders – Elizabeth Mulkerrin

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cumberland 2

NSELA Session: Science for All: Including Diverse Leaners – Vicki Massey