Michelle Hafey

District 2 Director

Michelle Hafey

I would like to continue to serve as the NCSTA District 2 Director. Science Education is important to me, and I want to be in a supportive leadership role. I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent Science. I was a member of the 2016-2017 Kenan Fellows Cohort and a member of the 2020-2022 NCSLA's Science Leadership Fellows Cohort. I spent 22 years teaching middle school science before taking the position as University Program Associate for the Center for Education in STEM (CESTEM) six years ago. At UNCW, I support STEM Education in the surrounding area through CESTEM’s Technology Loan Program. I am actively involved in the professional learning opportunities that CESTEM provides for certified teachers (and pre-service teachers) in the Southeast Region. I also assist with the Regional Student STEM Competitions (Science Fair, Science Olympiad and SeaPerch) that CESTEM hosts each year. I understand how important it is to keep District 2 informed of Science Education Opportunities available in NC. It would be a pleasure to represent District 2 for another term. It is my goal to share with the state all of the wonderful things that District 2 is doing with Science Education.

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PDI Keynote Speakers

Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Dr. Carol O'Donnell is the director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center, which is dedicated to transforming K-12 Education through Science in collaboration with communities across the globe.

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E. is an Engineer, Educator and Entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His technical experience includes 15+ years as a NASA Researcher, Bridge Design Engineer, and Adjunct Professor.