Supporting Excellent Science Teaching for GeorgiaBoard of Directors
The following educators serve on GSTA's 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Click the position title to visit that board member's profile page, or click the email address to contact the board member.
Executive Board
The Executive Board provides general representation for the state's teachers and leadership for GSTA.
| Executive Director | Kristina Istre | director@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| President | Dr. Patti Howell | president@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| President Elect | Steven King | presidentelect@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| Vice President | Donita Legoas | vicepresident@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| Secretary | Jordan Tidrick | secretary@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| Executive Secretary / Treasurer* | Nancy Brim | treasurer@georgiascienceteacher.org |
*Position appointed by GSTA President
Level Representatives
Level Representatives represent GSTA members based on their teaching level.
| Elementary Representative | Dr. Stephanie Westhafer | elementary@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| Middle School Representative | Marwa Crisp | middleschool@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| High School Representative | Crystal McDowell | highschool@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| Supervisors Representative* | Dr. Christian Cali | supervisors@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| College Representative | Dr. Jaclyn Murray | college@georgiascienceteacher.org |
District Directors
District Directors represent geographic districts across the state. Click here to Find Your District Director.