Josh is a graduate of Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia and currently has a M. Ed with teaching certifications in Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Physics, and General Science. His main goal at the Katherine Johnson NASA IV&V ERC is to train educators to implement activities relating to content involved with NASA missions. Prior to being a NASA Education Outreach Specialist, Josh taught high school chemistry and geoscience at Elkins High School. Occasionally, he instructs chemistry and geoscience as an adjunct professor at Fairmont State University. Josh's love for the universe drives him to share his knowledge of geology, meteorology, and astronomy with WV teachers as an instructor for the Earth and Space Science Passport Program, GLOBE, NASA JPL's Solar System Ambassadors Program, and with the West Virginia Science Teacher Association. Currently, he proudly serves as President of the West Virginia Science Teacher Association and is a key advisor for the WV Climate Change Professional Development Project. He also enjoys participating as a volunteer for the WV- National Science Bowl, member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club, member of the WV Rocketry Association, and serving as a head judge during Robotics Competitions with the WV Robotics Alliance. In 2014, Josh was recognized as the Elkins High School Teacher of the Year and was recognized by NASA in 2013 for leading the Solar Observatory Station at the Boy Scouts of America's National Jamboree.