Steve Iona Re-elected to Role on AAPT Executive Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

College Park, Maryland, United States, February 16, 2009

The American Association of Physics Teachers announced that Steve Iona has been re-elected to the role of Executive Board Secretary. Dr. Iona, will serve an additional two-year term as Secretary.

Iona has also previously served on the AAPT Board, most recently as Chair of Section Representatives (1999-2005). Iona has also served AAPT as Chair of a Meetings Committee and the Membership and Benefits Committee. He has also served on the High School Committee; the Pre-High School Committee; the Awards Committee; The Physics Teacher Advisory Board; the AAPT national Nominating Committee; and as one of the first PTRAs.

Over a thirty year career as a K-12 teacher, Iona taught Physics, AP Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, mathematics, a G/T Research Class, and served as the department chair. His professional experience after “retirement” includes Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Denver (2003-present) and Instructor, Learning Assistant Seminar on Mathematics and Science Teaching University of Colorado (2003-present). His previous higher education experience included adjunct work at Front Range Community College (Physics), Metropolitan State College of Denver (Science Methods), Teacher in Residence, Metropolitan State College of Denver and University of Colorado (PhysTEC).

His is the recipient of the Radio Shack National Awards for Teaching (1999); Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science (2001); AAPT Distinguished Service Citation (2006)

Iona says of his service, “AAPT is a thriving professional organization because of the good ideas that come from individuals and the dedication of its membership to see them implemented. The most successful programs have been those that have helped strengthen relationships among the physics teaching communities. I bring to the Executive Board a historical memory based on my strong participation in past activities and the enthusiasm to explore future opportunities so that AAPT can continue its mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching.”

About AAPT: AAPT is the leading organization for physics educators--with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Our mission is to advance the greater good through physics teaching. We provide our members with many opportunities for professional development, communication, and student enrichment. We serve the larger community through a variety of programs and publications. AAPT was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in the American Center for Physics in College Park, Maryland.

For more information: Contact Marilyn Gardner, Director of Communications, mgardner@aapt.org, (301)209-3306, (301)209-0845 (Fax)

The American Association of Physics Teachers announced that Steve Iona has been re-elected to the role of Executive Board Secretary. Dr. Iona, will serve an additional two-year term as Secretary. Over a thirty year career as a K-12 teacher, Iona taught Physics, AP Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, mathematics, a G/T Research Class, and served as the department chair. His professional experience after “retirement” includes Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Denver (2003-present) and Instructor, Learning Assistant Seminar on Mathematics and Science Teaching University of Colorado (2003-present). His previous higher education experience included adjunct work at Front Range Community College (Physics), Metropolitan State College of Denver (Science Methods), Teacher in Residence, Metropolitan State College of Denver and University of Colorado (PhysTEC).