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Board of Directors Nominations & Elections

Do know any science teachers who could positively influence science education in your region? Nominate them or yourself for the 2026 ISTA Board of Directors! Complete the nomination form below by July 15th.

2026 ISTA Board of Directors Nomination Form

If you have any question about the Board and its work, please contact Nicole Vick at nicole.vick@ilscience.org

About the ISTA Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are elected by ISTA members annually and consist of 5 Executive Officers and 14 Regional Directors. The ISTA Board of Directors sets policy and makes decisions on behalf of the membership by providing general oversight regarding the affairs of ISTA, its committees, affiliated associations, policies, and strategic plan. Along with support from ISTA staff, the Board monitors financial affairs of the associaiton.

Qualifications

Regional Directors: individuals must be a current member in good standing. 

President-Elect: any individual member in good standing who has served a minimum of one term on the Board of Directors or who has provided extended service to the association shall be eligible for nomination and election as President-Elect and service in the 3 year Presidential term (1 year as President-Elect, 1 year as President, and 1 year as Past President). 

Nomination and Election Procedure

The Illinois Science Teaching Association (ISTA) Bylaws and Operating Policy and Procedures outline the nomination and election process. These guidelines ensure that highly qualified, dedicated ISTA members serve on the Board of Directors.

Nominations

ISTA members may nominate individuals or themselves by completing the online nomination by July 15th.  Qualified nominees will recieve follow-up communication and are invited to complete the application for ISTA Board of Directors. 

Election Slate Determination

Election materials are sent to all nominees and collected by the Elections Committee Chair.  The Nominations and Elections Committee convenes to share the nominee insights and develop a slate of candidates.  The slate of candidates is sent to the ISTA Executive Committee for certification.  

Electronic Ballot

Once a slate is certified, an electronic ballot is sent to all active ISTA members using the email address linked to their profile. The ballot is open for a period of two weeks after it is sent to membership.

Election Results

The results are reviewed by the Nominations and Elections Committee and then sent to the Board of Directors to be certified.  After certification, all candidates are notified prior to publicly sharing the results. 

Final election results are made public on the ISTA website, email, and social media, as well as announced at the Annual Membership Meeting.  


2025 Board of Directors Election Results

President-elect: Nicol Christianson

Secretary: Chris Embry Mohr

Vice President: Kym Seo

Region 1 Director: Jeff Grant

Region 2 Director: Tammy Shippert

Region 3 Director: Vacant

Region 4 Director: Dominika Zahradnicek

Region 5 Director: Vacant

Region 6 Director: Vacant

Region 7 Director: Jenn Noneck-Eastman

2025 Election Cycle

Election held in 2025. 
Term 2026-2028

Positions:
  • President-Elect
  • Region 1 Director A
  • Region 2 Director A
  • Region 3 Director A
  • Region 4 Director A 
  • Region 5 Director A
  • Region 6 Director A
  • Region 7 Director A

    2026 Election Cycle

      Election held in 2026. 

      Term 2027-2029

      Positions:

      • President-Elect
      • Vice President
      • Secretary
      • Region 1 Director B
      • Region 2 Director B
      • Region 3 Director B
      • Region 4 Director B 
      • Region 5 Director B
      • Region 6 Director B
      • Region 7 Director B

      About us

      We are a membership-based organization dedicated to promoting excellence in science teaching and learning throughout Illinois.   As the state chapter of the NSTA, the Illinois Science Teaching Association (ISTA) serves as a local resource for science educators in Illinois.   

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