AACT Governing Board
Grade Level Ambassadors Self-Nomination Form

Thank you for your interest in serving AACT in a leadership capacity! We appreciate your dedication to the community.

The AACT governing board is composed mostly of K–12 teachers of chemistry, including three grade-level ambassadors; one elementary school ambassador, one middle school ambassador, and one high school ambassador. Please note that in order to serve in this capacity you must:

Be an AACT member.
Be a current K–12 teacher of chemistry.
Be available to participate in an on-site leadership meeting in Washington, DC in July. Exact schedule TBD. Travel and lodging will be provided by AACT.

If you are interested, please complete this form no later than May 1, 2023. All self-nominations will be reviewed by the AACT Nominating & Awards Committee. Only three nominees for each position will appear on the ballot as candidates.

Please note that if you are selected as one of the three candidates, your name, personal statement, photo, years of experience, and interests will be published to a locked page on teachchemistry.org which AACT members will access before casting their votes.

About the Ambassador Position

Grade band ambassadors must be practicing K–12 teachers of chemistry. Ambassadors will serve a one-year term (2021–2022) and will serve as representatives of the grade band in which they teach. Read more about governing board member roles & responsibilities on the AACT website.

For which position would you like to be considered? *

Elementary Ambassador

Middle School Ambassador

High School Ambassador

About You

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Current grade(s) taught *

Current city, state, and name of school where you are teaching *

Years of Experience Teaching Chemistry *

Please briefly describe your teaching and chemistry interests. (AP chemistry, outreach, informal education, general science courses, etc.) *

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Brief Personal Statement

Why do you want to serve in this capacity? What makes you a strong candidate? *

0/250 words

How would you prefer to be notified about nomination results, and (if selected as a candidate) election results? *

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