Oconee River GYSTC

  • Oconee River GYSTC
    Northeast Georgia RESA
    375 Winter Street
    Winterville, GA 30683

  • Will Dodd

  • 706-742-8292 x212

  • 706-742-8928

  • will.dodd@negaresa.org

Opened in 1997, the Oconee River Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center is a Regional Center for GYSTC, Inc. which is a private, not-for-profit educational organization designed to increase interest in and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for serious study, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers, students and parents in typically underserved areas in the state. Oconee River GYSTC is located at the Northeast Georgia RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) in Winterville, Georgia. The Center provides a variety of professional development programs and STEM kits for K-8 teachers and students.

 

SCHOOL SYSTEMS WE SERVE:

Barrow County Clarke County Commerce City Elbert County
Greene County Jackson County Jefferson City Madison County
Morgan County Oconee County Oglethorpe County Social Circle City

 

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Educator Programs

In-Class Field Trips

An in-class field trip is a unique experience for the classroom teacher and the students class to view science from a different perspective.

Professional Learning Workshops

These one-hour sessions cover a variety of topics to enhance the teaching capabilities of educators.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

In-Class Field Trips

An in-class field trip is a unique experience for the classroom teacher and the students class to view science from a different perspective.

Family STEM Nights

Join one of our Virtual STEM Nights! Everyone in your family can participate. Activities are appropriate for K-2, 3-5 or 6-8, depending on the session you join.

Board Members

Mrs. Susan Daniel

Johnson & Johnson (Board Chair)

Mr. Nathan Bartlett

Georgia Power Company (Vice Chair)

Mr. Stephen Shockley

SunTrust Bank (Treasurer)

Mr. Paul Chambers

AT&T (Secretary)

Dr. Jason Branch

Oconee County Schools

Mr. Phillip Brown

Jackson County Schools

Mr. John Chittom

Athens Janitor Supply

Dr. Virgil Cole

Morgan County Schools

Dr. Keith Everson

Northeast Georgia RESA

Dr. Robbie Hooker

Social Circle City Schools

Dr. Chris Houston

Greene County Schools

Mr. Jon Jarvis

Elbert County Schools

Dr. Beverly Levine

Oglethorpe County Schools

Dr. Chris McMichael

Barrow County Schools

Dr. Donna McMullan

Jefferson City Schools

Dr. Xernona Thomas

Clarke County Schools

Dr. Joy Tolbert

Commerce City Schools

Mr. Michael Williams

Madison County Schools