Reflecting on the Uncle Sam poster used in recruiting individuals to serve in the United States Armed Services, I’m putting out a call on behalf of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Board and Council for science teachers to become the next leaders of NSTA. The NSTA Board of Directors and Council work together to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. There are many opportunities to serve, and you can learn more about them in a web seminar being held on September 8 (archives will be available for those who cannot attend the live seminar). Nominations are now open to apply for the following leadership roles:

• President-Elect
• Coordination & Supervision Director
• High School Level Director
• College Level Director
• District Directors in Districts III, V, IX, XI, XV, and XVII

Being a member of the NSTA leadership team enables you to be on the front line of promoting science education. We are in an exciting time of empowering our students to become the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers. As part of the leadership team, you will bring that message to our members and others that science education counts.

So don’t delay. Applications are available online, and the deadline for submitting applications is October 19, 2015.

I can’t wait to see who will take the challenge of being a NSTA leader and be on the ballot for the 2016-2017 NSTA Leadership Team!

Carolyn Hayes is the NSTA President, 2015-2016; follow her on Twitter at caahayes.

The mission of NSTA is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

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