Fall 2022 Vol. 64, #1
Capitol-izing on Innovation: From the President Plan now for the 2023 Conference WSST President, Jay Gullickson By Corinne Michor & Patrick Mootz
“Family, Faith, Friends.” I adopted this motto about 10 Contact your administration now to get your time off request for the 2023 WSST years ago when I was going through some really tough times. My Conference held in Madison at the Monona Terrace from March 9-11, 2023. family was my top priority in life - and I would always put them first in my daily life. My faith would guide me and my decision making, knowing that God has a plan for everyone, and as my late father would say, “The Lord will never give you more than you can handle.” Friendships would be maintained with the rest of my time, and one of the things that brings me joy is to help make others smile. At this year’s summer board meeting I accepted an offer to sell my house. Little did I realize how this sale would trigger one of the busiest and most eventful This year’s theme is “Capitol-izing on Innovation.” Now, more than ever, STEM summers of my 30 year teaching career. continued on page 4 educators need to be creative and innovative in keeping students engaged, utilizing Inside this Issue! technology, establishing best teaching Page 1 President’s Address & Conference Info practices, and so much more. Page 6-7 WSST Awards Information Participating in this professional develPage 8-9 WSST Election Info, Nomination Form Page 10 WSST Foundation Grants opment conference will help you and your Page 10-13 WSST News and Member Submissions colleagues network with teachers across Page 14-15 NASA’s Night Sky Notes continued on page 4