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
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
Austin, 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.