National Social Studies Supervisors Association

NSSSA promotes the common interest of social studies supervisors in instruction, curriculum, materials, research, teacher training and social action. It encourages and assists in the development of social studies instruction. NSSSA extends it services and assistance to supervisors at state and local levels.

Who should join?

• NSSSA membership is open to NCSS members who have supervisory responsibility for social studies curriculum and instructional programs pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.
• Individuals with titles of director, department head or chairman, curriculum coordinator, consultant, supervisor, specialist or assistant principal.

What are the benefits?

• Members receive a newsletter and a directory which is revised annually to include the Constitution, current address of all members and a position statement adopted by the organization.
• A full convention day at the NCSS Annual Conference is planned to include the latest trends and information designed to assist social studies supervisors in the rapidly changing educational setting.
• A network of social studies leaders who can provide support in a wide number of specialized areas.

NSSSA Events at the NCSS Annual Conference

A complete day of specialized sessions, PLUS

• Breakfast
• Awards Luncheon
• Membership Reception
• Sessions co-sponsored with other Associated Group

To join NSSSA:

• NCSS Members: Contact the Membership Department at (301) 588-1800. Membership in NSSSA is an additional $35. You may also send a check along with your name, address, and membership number to: NCSS, 8555 Sixteenth Street, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
• Non-members: You must be a member of NCSS to join NSSSA. To join NCSS, please see our membership page, or call (301) 588-1800.

Outstanding Social Studies Supervisor Award

NSSSA is seeking nominations of educators who have an instuctional leadership role in social studies education for recognition as the Outstanding Social Studies Supervisor. The award will be presented at the NSSSA Annual Meeting in Houston, TX on November 13, 2008.

The nomination requirements and application procedures are included with the nomination form. The nomination deadline is July 1, 2008.

Affiliation for State, Regional, and Local Leadership Groups:

• NSSSA invites state, regional, and local groups of social studies leaders to become affiliated with the national organization. Affiliation is open to groups that have a similar purpose to NCSS and NSSSA. Affiliated groups must have a minimum number of members who also belong to NSSSA. There is no cost for affiliation.
• To learn about affiliation benefits and procedures, download an affiliation packet.

NSSSA Leadership

President
Francis Holleran
Charlotte County Public Schools
Professional Development Center
4086 Beaver Lane
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Phone: 941-255-7675 x230
Fax: 941-255-7420
francis_holleran@ccps.k12.fl.us

President Elect
Cricket F.L. Kidwell
Trinity County Office of Education
Box 1256
Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: 530-623-2861 x 253
Fax: 530-623-4489
cfkidwell@tcoek12.org

Past President
Raymond E. Wicks
Catholic Education Office
20 Archbishop May Drive
St Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-792-7323
Fax: 314-792-7325
stlstlcurr@archstl.org

*Secretary *
Cathy Geis
Fayette County Schools
205 LaFayette Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone: 770-460-3990 x 116
Fax: 770-460-3925
geis.cathy@fcboe.org

Treasurer
Becky Ryckeley
Henry County Schools
33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone: 770-957-6547
Fax: 770-957-0301
rebecca.ryckeley@henry.k12.ga.us

Board Members

Judy Brodigan
3401 Stonecrest Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-488-8520
judybrodigan@hotmail.com

Paul Graseck 10 Exchange Court, #309
Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: 860-428-6940
PaulGraseck@hotmail.com

Mary E. Haas
West Virginia University
P O Box 6122
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304-293-3441 x 4386
maryhaas1@mac.com

Ronald Levitsky
Sunset Ridge School
525 Sunset Ridge Road
Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: 847-881-9446
Fax: 847-446-6388
levitskr@sunsetridge29.net

Melinda Smith
Renner Middle School
5701 West Parker Road
Plano, TX 75248
Phone: 972-387-4567
melindasmith@yahoo.com

Shari Solberg-Ayers
Kyrene de la Mariposa School
50 East Knox Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: 480-783-3200
ssolbe@kyrene.org

Mark Willner
Brooklyn College
City University of New York
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
MKW212@aol.com

Conference Coordinator
Mert Martens
Heritage High School
1401 W. Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 81020
Phone: 303-347-7761
Fax: 303-347-7639
mmartens@lps.k12.co.us

Marketing Coordinator
Deborah D. Gallagher
Alachua County Schools
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-955-7622
Fax: 352-955-7305
gallagdd@sbac.edu

*Publications Coordinator *
Paul Graseck (see above)