Science Choice Sessions
Keynote: Dr. Brian L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Brian Davis is Georgia Aquarium’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Davis brings with him more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles within zoological and educational institutions, having previously held positions at Georgia Aquarium on two separate occasions. Dr. Davis first joined the Georgia Aquarium team prior to its founding in 2003, as the Director of Education, later served as the Aquarium’s Vice President of Education and then most recently as Executive Vice President of Operations.
Prior to Dr. Davis’s most recent role at Georgia Aquarium, he served as President and CEO of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, where he oversaw the enhancement of the Aquarium’s footprint. Dr. Davis has also served in both teaching and administrative roles in Cobb County’s school system, and spent time developing education programs at both New York Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta.
Prior to Dr. Davis’s most recent role at Georgia Aquarium, he served as President and CEO of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, where he oversaw the enhancement of the Aquarium’s footprint. Dr. Davis has also served in both teaching and administrative roles in Cobb County’s school system, and spent time developing education programs at both New York Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta.
Middle and High School Keynote
Brett Moulding
Brett Moulding is the director of the Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning, a five-district professional development collaborative. He is co-author of A Vision and Plan for Science Teaching and Learning, a book providing educators with insights into classroom instruction consistent with NGSS and the Framework for K-12 Science Education. He was the Director of the Council of State Science Supervisors’ Building Capacity for State Science Education (BCSSE) initiative. He has provided professional development sessions on effective science teaching consistent with NGSS and Framework as well as professional consultation in over 20 states.
Elementary Keynote
Marlee Tierce
The amazing Marlee Tierce has been a leader in Elementary Science Education in Georgia for years. She has worked with teachers to introduce the 3D Science Standards and truly understand the power of hands-on Science Instruction. If you have never attend a session with Marlee, you are truly missing out!