The members of the Science Co-ordinators’ and Consultants’ Association of Ontario are involved in assisting teachers and school boards to implement quality science programs in Ontario schools. This subject association, like others in the province, initiates and responds to issues of relevance to students and teachers regarding the learning and teaching of science and technology.The membership is diverse reflecting the different curriculum areas associated with science. Members include consultants, coordinators, lead teachers, university professors and researchers, as well as representatives from a wide variety of ‘informal educational organizations’.

SCCAO Constitution (available for download in PDF format)

Association Executive (2009-2010)

  • Chair Christine Adam-Carr
  • Vice-Chair
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Membership Committee Chair
  • Curriculum Committee Chair
  • Communication Committee Chair Mike Newnham
    Curriculum Resource Officer for Youth Science Ontario, on secondment from Thames Valley District School Board

    • Teaching Interests: Grades 7-12 Science,
    • Teaching Experience: 25 years with Kent County School Board, Upper Canada College, Thames Valley District School Board as Teacher (Grades 9-12 Science, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, English), Enrichment Resource Teacher, Information Technology Consultant, Science Department Head and Learning Coordinator.
    • Interests: promoting inquiry-based teaching and learning in science and technology, teaching critical reading and writing skills through science and technology, effective assessment and evaluation.
  • Past Chair Sue Paradiso
    Consultant: Science & Technology (Grades 1-8), and Science (Grades 9-12), Halton Catholic District School Board.

    • Teaching Experience: 18 years of elementary and secondary teaching experience in Ontario with the last 9 years at the Halton Catholic District School Board as Secondary Science teacher(Intermediate and Chemistry),Science Department Head, and Science Consultant.
    • Teaching Interests: Supporting lab-based inquiry with an emphasis on safety, teaching literacy across the science curriculum, and promoting environmental stewardship.
  • SCCAO Representative to STAO/APSO Executive
  • STAO/APSO Representative to SCCAO Executive