The P-20 Center is located in 307 Lowden Hall, Northern Illinois University.

Email us at P20@niu.edu or call 815-753-1403.

Anne Kaplan and Earl "Gip" Seaver

Co-Directors
The Co-Directors provide leadership for the P-20 Center and also chair the P-20 Advisory Council.

Marilyn Bellert
Associate Director
mbellert@niu.edu
815-753-8051
Marilyn is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Center.
Using her background in education policy and partnerships, she provides
leadership for  P-20 projects.

 Kristin Brynteson
Assistant Director
kbrynteson@niu.edu
815-753-0928
Kristin focuses on project management, evaluation, research, and communications for
university-wide, P-20 engagement efforts.

Paulette Bowman
Administrative Assistant
pbowman@niu.edu
815-753-1403
Paulette provides administrative support for university-wide P-20 initiatives.
Call Paulette first if you have a question about the Center or are looking for resources.

Mary Baker
Outreach and Engagement Associate
marybaker@niu.edu
815-753-2030
Mary focuses on project management and communications for university-wide, P-20 engagement efforts.

Gillian King-Cargile
Communications Coordinator
815-753-6784
gkingcargile@niu.edu
Gillian manages print and digital communications, as well as P-20 and STEM Outreach events. 

STEM Outreach

Patricia Sievert
Director, NIU STEM Outreach
815-753-1201
psievert@niu.edu
Pati orchestrates STEM Outreach activities throughout the region, including STEMfest, after-school activities, and many campus events.

Jeremy Benson
Outreach and Engagement Associate/STEM
815-753-1201
jbenson@niu.edu
Jeremy dazzles school audiences with his presentations and organizes student and family STEM events at schools and on campus, including Saturday Science.

Center for Economic Education

Judith Dymond
Coordinator, NIU Center for Economic Education
815-753-4751
jdymond@niu.edu
Judith oversees economics education for teachers, manages the STEM Cafes, and provides expert support for STEM Outreach.