The Science World Editorial Team

Meet the talented staff behind Science World magazine.

  • Patricia Janes

    Editor
    Scholastic Inc.
    New York, NY

    I have been educating children about science for my entire career—first as a middle and high school teacher, and then as an editor for Scholastic’s Science World for the last 25 years. I love finding the places where the latest scientific discoveries intersect with what students are learning in the classroom, and then crafting articles that bring the science to life.
  • Patricia Janes

    Editor
    Scholastic Inc.
    New York, NY


    I have been educating children about science for my entire career—first as a middle and high school teacher, and then as an editor for Scholastic’s Science World for the last 25 years. I love finding the places where the latest scientific discoveries intersect with what students are learning in the classroom, and then crafting articles that bring the science to life.
  • Jen Barone

    Associate Editor

    Scholastic Inc.
    New York, NY
  • Cody Crane

    Managing Editor

    Scholastic Inc.
    New York, NY
  • Lauren Morse

    Senior Education Editor

    Scholastic Inc.
    New York, NY
  • Jess Romeo

    Senior Associate Editor

    Scholastic Inc.
    New York, NY
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Our Advisory Board

Our teacher advisors come from all over the country and share a passion for science education. We're thrilled to have them on board!

  • Catherine Andre

    Advisor, Language Arts

    Collins Intermediate
    The Woodlands, TX
  • Candice Autry

    Advisor, Middle School Science

    Sheridan School
    Washington, D.C.
  • Kathleen Charlson

    Advisor, Language Arts

    Gilbert Middle School
    Gilbert, IA
  • Marisa Gourley

    Advisor, 8th Grade Physical Science

    Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
    Sarasota, FL
  • Craig Hegrenes

    Advisor, Physical Science

    Robert J. Elkington Middle School
    Grand Rapids, MN
  • Aliyah Johnson

    Advisor, Physics 

    Alpharetta High School
    Alpharetta, GA
  • Mia Kang

    Advisor, 6th Grade Science

    Portola Highly Gifted Magnet
    Tarzana, CA
  • Tricia Kearns

    Advisor, 6th Grade Science

    Maple School
    Northbrook, IL
  • Malissa Lyons

    Advisor, 7th & 8th Grade Science

    Nash Everywhere Digital Academy
    Rocky Mount, NC
  • Maggie McGillicuddy

    Advisor, Integrated Science

    Torrington High School
    Torrington, CT
  • Meghan Rice

    Advisor, 6th Grade Science

    Portsmouth Middle School
    Portsmouth, NH
  • Christina Thurston

    Advisor, Chemistry & Physical Science

    Community Christian Academy
    Paducah, KY
  • Hanlynn Vahlkamp

    Advisor, Life Science

    Quincy Junior High School
    Quincy, IL
  • Rachael von Elmendorf

    Advisor, Life & Physical Science

    Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
    Falls Church, VA