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A Message from Your ASTA President
Welcome to the Alaska Science Teachers Association Website!
The Alaska Science Teachers Association is comprised of K-12 educators dedicated to the advancement of science education. Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen tremendous change in the approach to science teaching, with instant information on the internet, advanced technology in the classroom and inquiry based lessons. To help meet the needs of science teachers in Alaska, ASTA has also seen change. ASTA offers many opportunities for collaboration, dissemination of information, and teacher support.
Membership in the Alaska Science Teachers Association gives you the opportunity to receive our quarterly newsletter which will keep you up to date on science curriculum, professional development and statewide news. In addition, ASTA offers financial support for innovative teaching ideas through our semi-annual grant program. Your membership helps us sponsor the Alaska Math and Science Conference once every two to three years where teachers can learn about exemplary science teaching methods, participate in successful hands-on science activities, make contacts with professionals associated with science-related agencies, learn more about our wonderful state on exciting field trips and review the latest in classroom resources offered by science vendors.
In today’s classrooms, we are teaching the first generation that has lived their entire lives in the world of the internet. As teachers in the information age, we are being asked to teach smarter and learn faster in order to help our students prepare for life in a rapidly changing world. There is no doubt that collaboration with fellow professionals can expedite reaching these expectations. Thus, I encourage you to join the Alaska Science Teachers Association. If you are already a member, your contribution to our website with information about professional development opportunities, seminars or informative websites would be greatly appreciated. We would also love to include any science education related news that you have from your area in our newsletter.
As your President, I am anxious to assure that your ideas and news are
shared with our fellow professionals. You can communicate with me at
jsargent@gci.net.
Sincerely,
Joan Sargent, ASTA President