Nadine Weirather, head of the Extended Learning and Talent and Gifted programs for the Central Lee Community School District, will serve as a council member of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).
NSTA leaders work to transform science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships, and advocacy. Each NSTA board and council member brings critical knowledge, experience, and a unique perspective to enrich the organization and help advance its mission to transform science education.
Weirather was selected to serve on the council based on several criteria, including her professional experience as a science coordinator and educator and a member of the NSTA since 1984. In addition, she has served as president of the Iowa Academy of Science (IAS) from 2014-2016, and has been a member of the planning committee for the Iowa Science Teaching Section’s IAS fall conference since 1986.
"I am super excited to represent Central Lee and Iowa in my role as District XII NSTA Director,” said Weirather. “NSTA represents leadership toward science education excellence, and my goal is to continue this work and always strive for improvement. Together, we can work to move science education forward for all!”
As a District XII council member, Weirather will represent Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin through the NSTA.
“Nadine has been a valued member of our educational community for decades, and we could not be more delighted for her to receive this leadership opportunity,” said Dr. Andy Crozier, Central Lee Superintendent. “I am confident that she will make a great impact on the future of science education through the NSTA, and I extend my sincere congratulations to her on this achievement.”
For more information about the NSTA, please visit https://www.nsta.org.