The Secondary STEM Council (SSC)

Awards & Recognition SSC News Resources (SSC Members Only)

The Secondary STEM Council (SSC) is an affiliate council of ITEEA promoting technology and engineering education in secondary schools by supporting teachers with instructional materials and in-service professional development workshops and technology and engineering activity curriculum packages.


ITEEA members can join SSC today for $25!
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(Note: ITEEA Professional members receive one complimentary Council membership, which must be selected at the time of joining or renewing.)


SSC promotes technology and engineering education for the elementary schools and builds a collaborative network of educators dedicated to the advancement of technological and engineering literacy at the secondary level. Benefits of SSC membership include:

  • Access to professional development opportunities that promote understanding and build capacity in teaching technology and engineering at the secondary level.
  • Access to middle and high school technology and engineering resources that promote children’s creativity, ingenuity, and design-based problem solving skills.
  • Invitation to meetings, workshops, and events at the ITEEA Annual Conference, which cater to the needs of those integrating technology and engineering concepts and skills at the middle and high school levels.
  • Contribute to promotion of the study of technology and engineering as a vital aspect in every middle and high school.
  • Eligibility for SSC awards and recognition, including participation in the annual 
  • Eligibility to run for SSC officer positions.

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SSC Officer Team

Blaire Thrasher
Blaire Thrasher
DTE Engineering and Technology Teacher East Coweta Middle 14043452958
President
Virginia R. Jones
Virginia R. Jones
Academy of Fellows, EL, DTE, 21st Century Adjunct Professor, Old Dominion University (434)579-5174
Board Liaison
Aaron Straus
Vice President of Communications
Carol Unterreiner
Carol Unterreiner
Engineering/PLTW Teacher Milwee Middle School 4077463850
Treasurer
Luci Coker
Luci Coker
Magnet Facilitator Milwee Middle School (407)746-3871
Secretary
Zach Glennon
Zach Glennon
Technology Education Teacher Moultonborough Academy (603)289-9311
Newsletter Coordinator
Kathleen (Katie) de la Paz
Kathleen (Katie) de la Paz
Communication and Publications Director ITEEA 7038602100
Staff Coordinator