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The mission of Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is to transform science education into an experience

that instills wonder and equips students with the tools to navigate and contribute to an ever-evolving world.

 

Science Education Council of Ohio's

Annual Symposium

February 1st and 2nd 2027

Ohioan Conference Center

Lewis Center, Ohio


SECO 2026 Board of Directors Elections

SECO's elections are here!!!

Please cast your ballot for President-Elect, Secretary and your area District Director. Ballots can be cast by members in good standing through 11:59pm on May 30, 2026. 

You will need your member number to vote.  If you need your profile, click on the icon or image at the top of the page, then click edit profile.  You will be sent to your membership card.  You recently received it in an email from Science Education Council of Ohio.

Link to Voting Form HERE

 

The Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is proud to recognize Melissa Kowalski a dedicated SECO member and Executive Board leader, as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award. Link here to learn more about her accomplishment.

Legacy and Celebration

   
 

     History and Founders' Stories 


     What I Love About SECO

     SECO's Shining Stars

     Celebratory Events


Have ideas that you would like to see SECO initiate? Have a question about Science Education in Ohio? Contact us!

Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO)

2322 Raeburn Terrace

Cincinnati, OH 45223

President, Missi Zender- Sakach

Executive Director, Leslie Silbernagel 

 Executive Director Emeritus, Kay Wagner

Executive Director Emeritus, Piyush Swami

thrivewithseco@gmail.com

Find us on Twitter: @ThriveWithSECO

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secoonline

To connect with the President, Treasurer and your District Directors via email, please visit the 

"Leadership Directory" tab at the top of the page. 

SECO is the Ohio chapter of the National Science Teaching Association. Established since 1976.

The Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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