TEECA Leadership Team
Frasier Dew - President
Benjamin Applegate -
Reporter
My name is Benjamin Applegate and I am currently a Junior majoring in Industrial Technology and Engineering Education with a Coaching endorsement at The University of Northern Iowa. I have been active in TEECA in my two years at UNI. As I am nearing the end of my college career, I wish to be able to teach any type classes ranging from basic woodworking to advanced level construction or engineering at a small school in Iowa with hopes of returning to my hometown and coaching football. Outside of school, I enjoy working out, playing sports, attending all UNI Panther games, and working on my family farm.
Samantha Moorzitz -
President Elect
Matthew Halfacre -
Vice President
My Name is Matthew Halfacre, I am a senior Technology Education student at The College of New Jersey. I have been a very active member at the TEECA Eastern Regional conference, as well as the past two National conferences. I hope to one teach students that creativity is one of the most important things that they can learn and develop, and that they should always pursue their interests. When not in school I enjoy woodworking and spending time with family and friends. I am very happy to be serving as Vice President.
Dr. Trevor Robinson-
Advisor
Dr. Robinson is currently an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the School of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education at Utah State University (USU). At USU Trevor teaches in the Technology Systems program, preparing general technologists, teachers, and product developers. He teaches courses related to materials and processes (plastics, metals, woods, composites), computer aided drafting and design, electronics, curriculum development, energy and power, and robotics. Trevor previously served as the National Competitive Events Coordinator for TEECA. Outside the classroom Trevor enjoys spending time with his wife Andie; together they attend USU athletic events, travel to national parks, camp, and kayak.
Al Gallo - Secretary
Hey everyone, I am your National Secretary Alaric Gallo and I am Junior Technology and Engineering Education Major from Millersville University in Pennsylvania. My hope is to teach Robotics and Architecture at the High School level though I am flexible on that. Outside of TEECA, I am the Vice President of my school’s Submersible Research Team, like to write novels, work as a lab assistant in my school's engineering department and have an incredible active train hobby (that I sometimes spend too much money on). I am excited for the year to come and the opportunity to step up to the National Level and I look forward to seeing some of you during the coming years robotics competition.
My name is Samantha Moorzitz. I am a junior Technology and Engineering Education major at The College of New Jersey. I have been involved in the TEECA East conferences, and was fortunate enough to attend the past two national conferences as well. My experiences taught me the importance of teamwork and the tremendous positive impact that peers can have on one another. Each day, I attempt to be a positive, hardworking role model to all around me. In my free time I enjoy going to the beach and spending time with my friends and family. I am ecstatic to be a part of this National Leadership team for the next two years!
My name is Frasier Dew and I am a Senior majoring in Technology and Engineering Education at the University of Northern Iowa. I have been active in TEECA on my campus for the past few years. As I continue in my career I wish to help students develop a passion for energy efficiency and utilization of renewable resources. Outside of school I enjoy photography, hiking, playing and watching sports, and spending time with my friends and family.