Dedicated to the Teaching of Geography in the State of Illinois
Our purpose is the promotion and enhancement of geographic knowledge in the schools and among the general populace of Illinois. To achieve this purpose, the Alliance maintains a strong grassroots organization of geographic educators from schools and universities, participates in educational reform at the district, state, and national levels. We engage in an active program of preservice and inservice teacher education, develop curriculum materials based on the National Geography Standards, and foster public awareness of the importance of geography in our society.
Illinois Geographic Alliance, LLC Steering Committee
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Judy Bock
Instructor of Geography and GIS and Program Director
Elmhurst University (Elmhurst, IL) -
Robin Goettel
Retired Associate Director for Education
Illinoi-Indiana Sea Grant (Urbana, IL) -
Cindy Hamblin
Principal Consultant, GATA Administration Division
Illinois State Board of Education -
Michael Middleton
Retired 6th Grade Geography Teacher
Centralia Junior High School (Centralia, IL) -
Ani Smith
4th Grade Teacher
O'Neil Elementary School (Elgin, IL) -
Michael Sublett
Emeritus Professor of Geography
Illinois State University (Normal, IL) -
Jill Freund Thomas
Geography Instructor and Education Coordinator
Illinois State University (Normal, IL) -
Deanna Wilst
Social Studies Teacher, NBCT
Normal West High School (Normal, IL)
Partners
The Illinois Geographic Alliance, LLC (IGA) partners with a variety of schools and organizations, including the following:
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Illinois State University
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Illinois State University Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
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GEOMAP
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Geographic Society of Chicago
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Illinois Geographical Society
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Teaching with Primary Sources Program at Illinois State University
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Teaching with Primary Sources Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Think Geospatial
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National Geographic Society