STEM Ambassadors 2020

The Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program is made possible through PSAYDN, with training support from the Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC) and STEM Education Coalition, and sponsorship from the Afterschool Alliance and Overdeck Family Foundation.

The 2020 Pennsylvania STEM ambassadors advanced policy goals through outreach, education, targeted relationships with policymakers and building a coalition of local and regional support. They are leaders within their organizations, interested and committed to sharing their experiences and content knowledge with influential stakeholders. They also serve as role models to inspire and encourage youth to pursue opportunities for STEM exploration in both formal and informal learning environments.

Group photo of the 2020 Pennsylvania STEM Ambassadors, Ambassador Program facilitators and PSAYDN staff

• Sarah Baer, K-4 STEM Specialist, Susquenita Elementary School
• Patrick Baker, Spanish and STEAM Teacher, St. Philip Catholic School
• Suzi Bloom, Director of Education, Rivers of Steel
• Diane Fine, Assistant Professor, California University of Pennsylvania
• Michelle Flaherty, STEM Teacher, Union City Elementary School
• Kimberly Flueso, Business Teacher, Saucon Valley School District
• Sean Flueso, Physics Teacher, Science Department Chairperson, Parkland School District
• Erin Fonzo, Principal, Maplewood Elementary School
• Alexander Gibson, Math and Computer Science Teacher, School District of the City of York
• Alec Italiano, Director of Workforce and Economic Development, Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc.
• Kathy Jackson, Adjunct Associate Teaching Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
• Ryan Korn, Director of Secondary School Services, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
• Marcella Kraycik, Principal, St. Catharine of Siena School
• Traci Landry, Director of Instructional Technology, Derry Township School District
• Heather Lister, Chief Education Officer, Construct Learning
• Dawn Martesi, Instructional Coach, STEM Integration, Bristol Township School District
• Tamar McPherson, K-12 CS, BCIT, TechEd, Library Department Leader, Plum Borough School District
• Laura Panettieri, Sixth Grade Teacher, Council Rock School District
• Jeffrey Patrick, STEAM Integration Teacher, Propel Schools
• Andrea Ragonese, Assistant Teaching Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
• Lori Schaller, Project Director, United Way of Mercer County
• Rachel Smith, Gifted Teacher and Enrichment Coach, Southern Tioga School District
• Robin Tate, Director of Professional Programs Outreach, Assistant Teacher, The Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering
• Elizabeth Watson, Principal of STEAM, Western Wayne School District
• Andrew Weatherhead, STEM Teaching and Learning Specialist, Delaware County Intermediate Unit
• L. Roeg Williamson, Account Executive, Siemens
• Marie Yagel, School Improvement Specialist, Central Dauphin School District
• Morgyn Yates, Site Director, Sunrise of Philadelphia