The Secondary STEM Council (SSC)

Awards & Recognition SSC News Resources (SSC Members Only)

The Secondary STEM Council (SSC) is an affiliate council of ITEEA promoting technology and engineering education in secondary schools by supporting teachers with instructional materials and in-service professional development workshops and technology and engineering activity curriculum packages.


ITEEA members can join SSC today for $25!
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(Note: ITEEA Professional members receive one complimentary Council membership, which must be selected at the time of joining or renewing.)


SSC promotes technology and engineering education for the elementary schools and builds a collaborative network of educators dedicated to the advancement of technological and engineering literacy at the secondary level. Benefits of SSC membership include:

  • Access to professional development opportunities that promote understanding and build capacity in teaching technology and engineering at the secondary level.
  • Access to middle and high school technology and engineering resources that promote children’s creativity, ingenuity, and design-based problem solving skills.
  • Invitation to meetings, workshops, and events at the ITEEA Annual Conference, which cater to the needs of those integrating technology and engineering concepts and skills at the middle and high school levels.
  • Contribute to promotion of the study of technology and engineering as a vital aspect in every middle and high school.
  • Eligibility for SSC awards and recognition, including participation in the annual 
  • Eligibility to run for SSC officer positions.

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SSC Officer Team

  • Blaire Thrasher
    Blaire Thrasher
    DTE Engineering and Technology Teacher East Coweta Middle 14043452958
    President
  • Zach Glennon
    Zach Glennon
    Technology Education Teacher Moultonborough Academy (603)289-9311
    Vice President of Communications
  • Virginia R. Jones
    Virginia R. Jones
    Academy of Fellows, EL, DTE, 21st Century Adjunct Professor, Old Dominion University (434)579-5174
    Board Liaison
  • Carol Unterreiner
    Carol Unterreiner
    Engineering/PLTW Teacher Milwee Middle School 4077463850
    Treasurer
  • Luci Coker
    Luci Coker
    (407)342-8703
    Secretary
  • Kathleen (Katie) de la Paz
    Kathleen (Katie) de la Paz
    Communication and Publications Director ITEEA 7038602100
    Staff Coordinator