Who We Are
Who We Are:
The Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia, known as STAWA was established in 1946. STAWA is an independent association of Science Educators dedicated to promoting science and science teaching in Western Australia. STAWA has grown to include Pre-service, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary teachers and to be strong financially, owning our own premises in Osborne Park.
Council
Executive
President: Sue Doncon of Byford Primary School
President Elect: Geoff Quinton of West One Services
Immediate Past President: Julie Weber of School and Isolated Distant Education
Vice President: Vaille Dawson of Curtin University of Technology
Treasurer: Colleen Bakker of Bookkeep
Secretary: Bernie Hunneybunn of STAWA
Chief Executive Officer: John Clarke of STAWA
Councillors
Jodie Rybicki (CONSTAWA)
George Przywolnik (Curriculum)
Mark Lehmann (Electronic Communications)
Geoff Lewis (Membership and Marketing)
Liz Moore (Primary Science)
Glenda Leslie (Publications and Professional Development)
Julie Weber (Science Talent Search)
Rachel Sheffield & Frank Diamond (SCIOS)
Mark Merritt (Student Activities)
Mission and Goals
Provide professional development for teachers of science
Promote equitable access in science education
Promote the importance of science education
Strengthen science and education and industry links
Provide a range of resources to support the teaching of science
Maintain and strengthen the Association's financial independence
Strengthen the membership base of the Association
Promote science teaching as a profession
Maintain an independent voice in representing teachers of science
If you identify with these goals, consider membership of the Association
Constitution of the Science Teachers' Association of Western Australia
