At the 2024 Annual General Meeting, we had the great pleasure of awarding a Science Teachers Association of NSW Life Membership to Julie Rogers.
Julie is a science education leader, and long serving member, volunteer and councillor at STANSW. She has benefited from quality professional learning provided by STANSW since her initial year of teaching (now 35 years ago). Julie joined STANSW Council 8 years ago to give back to the profession she loves, to pass on her extensive knowledge and contribute to the development of science teachers K-12. She is passionate about creating a legacy of effective practice, leading and developing teacher efficacy and assisting colleagues to continually develop as professionals. She has held the office of councillor 2016, 2022-23 Treasurer 2017-2019 and Vice President 2020-21 and returns to the executive position of Treasurer in 2024.
Julie received an outstanding service award from the Professional Teaching Council for service to STANSW and she hopes to inspire other like minded teachers to volunteer to share their own passion for all things science, their knowledge, creativity and experimental skills. This is especially important with the new syllabus on the horizon.