Leadership

The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) is led by a dedicated team of educators, scholars, and professionals committed to advancing geography education. Our leadership comprises a diverse Board of Directors, experienced editors, and a skilled staff, all working collaboratively to support and empower geography educators nationwide.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Schedule

The NCGE Board of Directors meets virtually on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM (ET)/4:00 PM (PT), unless otherwise noted on the schedule. The full meeting schedule for the calendar year is confirmed and posted following the Board’s first meeting in January of each fiscal year. This approach ensures transparency, consistency, and ample notice for board members and stakeholders throughout the year, supporting active engagement and effective governance no matter where members are located.

2025 Schedule:

  • January 6, 2025
  • February 3, 2025
  • March 3, 2025
  • April 7, 2025
  • May 5, 2025
  • June 2, 2025
  • July – No Board Meeting
  • August 4, 2025
  • October 16, 2025 – In-person at the Annual Conference
  • November 3, 2025
  • December 1, 2025
  • January 5, 2026

Board of Directors

Meet the individuals who provide strategic direction and governance for NCGE, ensuring our mission to advance geographic education is fulfilled.

Phillip Hare

President

Taylorsville High School

Salt Lake City, UT

Celeste Reynolds

President-Elect

Mashpee High School

Mashpee, MA

Thomas Barclay Larson

Past President

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Michael Mewborn

Secretary

University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Tracy Edwards

Director

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

John Scott Greene

Director

Oklahoma Alliance

Norman, OK SC

Sojung Huh

Director

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Heather Moll

Director

Arizona Geographic Alliance

Tempe, AZ

Mayra Román-Rivera

Director

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

Samantha Serrano

Director

Conant High School

Elgin, IL

Kyle Tredinnick

Director

University of Nebraska - Omaha

Omaha, NE

Jonathan Wessell

Director

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

Editors

Discover the editors responsible for maintaining the scholarly integrity of NCGE's publications, including the Journal of Geography and The Geography Teacher.

Injeong Jo

Editor

Journal of Geography

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Gregory H. Chu, PhD

Editor

The Geography Teacher

Professor Emeritus Dept. of Geography/Environmental Science University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Houston, TX

Staff

Learn about the dedicated staff who manage NCGE's daily operations and support our educational programs and initiatives.

Thomas Herman

Executive Director

San Diego, CA

Lisa Marie Tobin

Program Director

Gaylord, MI

Char Melvin

Bookkeeper

Silver Spring, MD

Julie Wakefield

Professional Development Coordinator

Silver Spring, MD