There are so many things that need to be highlighted but that is impossible in a short report. Membership-We NSTA to be important to all teachers of science. Gaining support throughout the community-For support, it is imperative that we educate the community. Maintaining our history-If we do not keep the important parts of our history in front of us, we lose our NSTA heritage. Gerry and the NSTA staff are getting better and better at making the organization work.
Conventions are great and getting better with each one held.
The finances of NSTA are sound. I leave with a song in my heart. It highlights the importance of NSTA supporting our membership as we continue to learn science and how our students learn it, both of which are critical to helping our students succeed. We all need to know the science and science of knowing if we are to become a stronger and more effective profession, one that assumes responsibility and control of our profession. One of my reasons for choosing this goal was to recognize and continue the quality work of my two immediate predecessors, Emma Walton and Arthur Eisenkraft who have promoted and supported professional development during their terms as presidents.