President
Dr. Martin English
Private Veterinarian
(2026)
President-Elect
Dr. John Hoag,
University of Akron
(2026)
Secretary
Dr. Stephen McConoughey
(2025)
OAS OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
The Ohio Academy of Science’s Board of Trustees is composed of members who currently serve in (or have retired from) academia, government, or industry positions.
For a complete description of each Board position, please see The Code of Regulations of The Ohio Academy of Science, and if you are interested in running for election of a board position, please contact us.
Past-President
Dr. Charlie Flower
US Forrest Service
(2026)
Director, Junior Academy Council
Dr. John Means
University of Rio Grande
(2024)
Editor, The Ohio Journal of Science
Dr. Barry Allred
USDA (Retired)
(2026)
Academia
At-Large
Mr. Randi Thomas, Esq., Miami University (2025)
Dr. Nick Weldy, Superintendent MVCTC (2024)
Vacant (2025)
Vacant (2026)
Government
At-Large
Mr. Richard Benz, Consultant (2025)
Mr. Bill Beagle, Office of Ohio Treasurer of State (2024)
Vacant (2025)
Vacant (2026)
Industry
At-Large
Dr. Mina Makary, Core Access, LLC., (2025)
Ms. Halle Miller, Partners Environmental Consulting (2026)
Ms. Jeanne Gogolski, EducationProjects.org (2026)
Dr. Endia Crabtree, Boston Scientific (2025)
ACADEMY STAFF
Michael joined The Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) in June 2015 as the Development Coordinator and was responsible for growing membership and sponsorship while supporting OAS programs.
In September 2016, Michael became the Academy’s Executive Director and is responsible for fulfilling the vision of the OAS, which is the leading organization in Ohio to advance the understanding and practice of STEM and their applications. This includes coordinating and managing all aspects of OAS programs (Senior Academy and Junior Academy).
Previous to joining the Academy, Michael spent 23 years as a financial service professional in key business development rolls before co-founding a company that develops renewable energy systems.
Dorie originally joined the Academy in 1986 but left in 2003 to raise her young family. She rejoined the Academy in 2014 as the program administrator. Dorie manages the office, accounting, and processes for programs including Ohio STEP, Regional & State Science Days, Annual Meeting, Melvin Scholars, Governor’s Award for STEM Education, and the Ohio EPA Scholarships.
When Dorie is not busy with all of her OAS responsibilities, she teaches pre-school and enjoys spending time with her family.
Alyson joined the Academy in 2018. She manages sponsored awards, as well as new sponsorships and scholarships. She also assists with the Ohio STEP, Regional & State Science Days, Annual Meeting programs of the Academy. Alyson is currently pursuing her degree in psychology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and traveling.
Sheila has been involved with experiential and inquiry-based education for most of her career. She has been with the Academy since 2014. She also serves as the Region 3 Director for the Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO). Prior to joining the Academy, she was an environmental educator with Ohio State University Extension, a research data analyst at Wright State University’s Center for Urban and Public Affairs, and an instructor at Kent State Trumbull and Ohio University. Sheila holds both a Bachelor and Master of Arts degree from Ohio University. When she isn’t facilitating STEM education or working with middle and high school teachers, Sheila spends time outdoors as an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and Master Gardener Volunteer and indoors weaving on her floor loom.
Kasey Harris has served in public education for 18 years, both as an elementary and high school science teacher. Kasey’s teaching philosophy is one that guides student learning through inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving. She believes that helping students tap into their natural curiosity to make discoveries and connect with the world around them is key to igniting a love of learning! Kasey has been involved with Science Olympiad, Young Women’s Summer Institute, science fairs, outreach initiatives connecting students to science opportunities, and science curriculum design. She earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Geography and her M. Ed. degree in math and science education, both from Ohio University. In her free time, Kasey enjoys spending time with her family, reading, boating, walking, gardening – anything outdoors!