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 | Melissa Niemi | director@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| President | Kristina Istre | president@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| President Elect | Dr. Patti Howell | presidentelect@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| Vice President | Dr. Kania Greer | 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 | Steven King | 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.
| District 1 Director | Lisa Benson | district1@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 2 Director | Amy Tinnell | district2@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 3 Director | Dr. Tiffany Jones | district3@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 4 Director | Jessica Pauldo | district4@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 5 Director | Ann Catherine Cox | district5@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 6 Director | Chrystal Vining | district6@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 7 Director | Dr. Tonya Woolfolk | district7@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 8 Director | Elissa Blount | district8@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 9 Director | Donita Legoas | district9@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 10 Director | Poornima Amarapu | district10@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 11 Director | Malissa Jones | district11@georgiascienceteacher.org |
| District 12 Director | Brittney Denier Cantrell | district12@georgiascienceteacher.org |