NCSE Executive Director Amanda L. Townley.
NCSE Executive Director Amanda L. Townley is the president for 2026 of the Association for Science Teacher Education, a non-profit professional organization which describes itself as providing "leadership and support for professionals involved in the education and development of teachers of science at all levels."
"I'm excited to take on this role at such a critical time for science education," Townley commented. "We at NCSE understand the vital importance of professional learning to help teachers gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to teach science effectively and accurately."
ASTE promotes scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in science teacher education, and seeks to advance policy and practice that contributes to more just and equitable outcomes for teachers of science. Townley served as the organization's president-elect in 2025 and will serve as its past president in 2027.
