Virginia Sea Grant seeks to increase the coastal and ocean literacy of citizens, students, teachers, culinary industry members, consumers, and local resource managers. We have a team of educators based at the Virginia Institute for Marine Science (VIMS), as well as affiliated educators at partner institutions throughout the state. 

Current VASGEN Network Members

	Name	Title	Affiliation	Interests
	Erin Peters Burton	Director, Center for Equity Through Science Education	George Mason	STEM, Equity & Inclusion
	Celia Cackowski	Marine Education Specialist	VIMS	Digital Resources, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts
	John Chermak	Faculty, School of Geosciences	Virginia Tech	Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences
	Victoria Corbin	Assistant Dean for Outreach & Student Engagement	Virginia Tech	Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences
	Kerry Cresawn	Director, STEM Center	JMU	STEM/Engineering, Equity & Inclusion
	Elizabeth Edmonson	Professional Development Coordinator	VCU	Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences
	Kristie Gutierrez	Assistant Professor	ODU	Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences
	Robbie Higdon	Assistant Professor, School of Education	JMU	Pre-Service Training, STEM/Engineering
	Jennifer Kidd	Professional Development Coordinator	ODU	Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences
	Meredith Kier	Associate Professor and Chair, Curriculum & Instruction	William & Mary	Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences
	Lisa Lawrence	Marine Education Program Leader	VIMS	Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts
	Jennifer Maeng	Research Assistant Professor,  School of Education	UVA	Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts
	Remy Pangle	Director, Center for Advancement of Sustainable Energy (PACE)	JMU	Renewable Energy, Earth Science, STEM
	Charlotte Parks	Advisor & Recruiter, Academy of Integrated Science	Virginia Tech	Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences
	Bethany Smith	Marine Education Specialist	VIMS	Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts
	Melinda VanDevelder	Professional Development	VCU	Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts
	Angela Webb	Assistant Professor, School of Education	JMU	Pre-Service Training, Equity & Inclusion, STEM/Engineering, Environmental Science