The Ohio Department of Education wishes to express appreciation and gratitude to the writing teams who contributed expertise and time to the development of Ohio's science academic content standards. Many hours were devoted to research and thoughtful consideration of issues to ensure the standards reflect wise and responsible thinking regarding science teaching and learning. The writing team members represent the many caring and concerned individuals across the state dedicated to their profession and to high quality science education for all Ohio students.

Cecelia Adams
Toledo City Schools
K-12 Curriculum Specialist

Chris Allen
Worthington City Schools
Teacher

Chris Andersen
The Ohio State University - Newark
Assistant Professor, Education

Bill Badders
Cleveland Municipal Schools
Teacher

Pat Barron
Science & Mathematics Network
Executive Director

Luke Bartolomeo
University of Findlay
Professor, Chemistry

Rosemary Bartoszek-Loza
The Ohio State University
Lecturer, Chemistry

Michael Beeth
The Ohio State University
Associate Professor, Education

Marc Behrendt
Somerset
Parent Representative

Richard Benz
Ohio SchoolNet, Wickliffe Schools
Teacher

James Bishop
Ohio Resource Center
Representative

Nikol Boddie
Dayton City Schools
Teacher

Patricia Bosh
Columbus City Schools
Curriculum Specialist

Francis Broadway
University of Akron
Associate Professor, Education

Christine Brown
Dayton City Schools
Teacher

Erica Brownstein
Capital University
Assistant Professor, Education

Ruby Bryant
Dayton City Schools
Teacher

James Burton
Beachwood City Schools
Teacher

Diane Cantrell
Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
Deputy Chief, Div. Soil & Water

Gary Capone
Youngstown City Schools
Teacher

Phil Case
Washington-Morgan-Meigs
Tech Prep Representative

Paul Catalano
Lakeland Community College
Associate Professor, Biology

Scott Charlton
Lebanon City Schools
Teacher

Sylvia Clark
Bath Local Schools
Teacher

John Crooks
Lorain Community College
Director, Science and Mathematics

Carol Damian
Ohio Mathematics and Sci. Coal., Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Science Education Specialist

Julie DeGarmo
Columbus City Schools
Teacher

Lynn Elfner
The Ohio Academy of Science
CEO

Ron Fabick
Brunswick City Schools
Teacher

Chad Ferguson
Kroger Company
Business

Michael Fisch
Kent State University
Liquid Crystal Institute

Bernard Franks
Diocese of Cincinnati
Teacher

Jenny Gee
South-Western City Schools
Teacher

Cynthia Giulivo
Parma City Schools
Teacher

Joan Hall
National Middle Level Science Assn.
Teacher

Becky Hutson
Hudson City Schools, OMSA
Teacher

Linda Hallenbeck
Office of the Governor
Teacher in Residence

Kamlesh Jindal
Cincinnati Public Schools
Teacher

Rachael Joseph
Westfall Local Schools
Teacher

Marcia Kinter
Warrensville Heights City Schools
Teacher

Cathy Knauff
New Boston Local Schools
Teacher

Robert Lattimer
Noveon, Inc.
Business

Sheri Leafgren
Akron Public Schools
Teacher

Sharon Meyer
Barnesville Exempted Village
Teacher

Terry McCollum
OSI-Discovery
Director, K-12 Programs

Carol Noffsinger
Upper Valley JVS
Teacher

Rebecca Price
Diocese of Columbus
Teacher

John Procario
Cinergy
Business

Steven Proehl
Western Local Schools
Teacher

Spencer Reames
Benjamin Local Schools
Teacher

Steve Rissing
The Ohio State University
Professor, Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology

Dave Shellhaas
Darke County ESC
Curriculum Specialist

Len Simutis
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Director

Amy Sines
Heath City Schools
Teacher

Mano Singham
Case Western Reserve University
Professor, Physics

William Slattery
Wright State University
Associate Professor, Geology

Kathleen Sparrow
Akron City Schools
K-12 Science Learning Specialist

Vicki Sprague
Elyria City Schools
Teacher

Thomas Stork
Athens City Schools
Teacher

Kathryn Sullivan
COSI Columbus
President and CEO

Piyush Swami
University of Cincinnati
Professor, Education

Gary Tucker
Open Door Christian Academy
Teacher

Daphne Vasconcelos
Battelle
Business

Sylvia Washburn
Toledo City Schools
Teacher

Linda Wells
Miamisburg City Schools
Teacher

Deborah Wickerham
Findlay City Schools
Teacher

Luann Wilkinson
Marion Technical College
Assistant Professor, Science

Charles Worrell
Maple Heights City Schools
Teacher