Supporting Excellent Science Teaching for Georgia | Upcoming events
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The Georgia Science Supervisors Association is an organization for district science personnel, Georgia Department of Education staff, representatives from regional science organizations (e.g., GYSTC and RESA), and science education faculty. We provide science leaders with curriculum updates, visionary professional learning workshops, and mentoring/networking opportunities to sustain high-quality science instruction for all students. For additional information, please email the GSSA President at lbenson@chattooga.k12.ga.us.
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Send checks to:
GSSA, c/o Melissa Niemi, 2960 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31906
Annual Membership Dues - $35.00
SY26-27 GSSA Annual Registration OPENS Virtually on July 1, 2026
GSSA Executive Board
Dr. Brittney Denier Cantrell, Executive Director - BCantrell@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Lisa Benson, President - lbenson@chattooga.k12.ga.us
Amy Tinnell, President-Elect - atinnell@jcss.us
Clayton Woodfin, Director of Communications - woodfinc@tcitys.org
Dr. Melissa Niemi, Chief Academic and Finance Officer - niemi.melissa.k@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Elissa Blount, GSTA Supervisors Representative - eblount@vidalia-city.k12.ga.us
Vacant, Member at Large -
2026-27 GSSA Meeting Schedule
1st Quarter Meeting - August 24, 2026
2nd Quarter Meeting - December 7, 2026
2nd Annual GSSA Leadership Summit (Replaces 3rd Quarter Meeting) - February 10, 2027
Fernbank Science Center, Atlanta, GA
*Separate registration and fee required, additional information coming soon.
4th Quarter Meeting - May 10, 2027
*Specifics regarding meeting times and locations will be shared with members via email.
2nd Annual Georgia Science Supervisor Leadership Award
Nominations due November 30, 2026