Team

Todd Boyette became Morehead’s fifth director in July 2006. Todd is an accomplished science center director having previously served as the president and CEO of The Health Adventure in Asheville, NC, and Imagination Station in Wilson, NC. He is also a past president of the North Carolina Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Todd, along with Denise Young, is co‑founder of the North Carolina Science Festival. Favorite historical science figure: Marie Curie

Mary’s career at Discovery Place has encompassed a variety of positions over the years, including directing the health, environmental, and biological sciences department. She has also worked at Discovery Place with special projects, research and evaluation. Favorite historical science figure: Rachel Carson

Jonathan Frederick began his career in Tampa, FL as a SCUBA-diving educator at a major aquarium. In 2001, he moved to North Carolina to start what became the first residential environmental education program in NC State Park history. Most recently, he served as the Program Manager for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. He’s proud to be named the first director of the North Carolina Science Festival. Favorite historical science figure: George Washington Carver

Kathryn Fromson joined the Festival team with a background in science education in classrooms and museums. She has taught high school biology, worked at science centers big and small, and most recently, Kathryn served as an educator at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Kathryn is excited to be promoting science in her native state and enjoys engaging science-lovers throughout North Carolina. Favorite historical science figure: Francis Crick

Jeff Hill leads Morehead’s development activities and guides guest relations, marketing and retail operations. Morehead hired Jeff in 2002 as its first marketing director. He also served as Morehead’s interim director, February 2005-July 2006. Favorite historical science figure: Galileo

Julie Rhodes began working for the North Carolina Science Festival in its inaugural year, and continues to foster sponsor and partner relationships for the Festival. Julie also leads the art direction for the Festival branding needs, including website design, logo development, and promotional materials. Favorite historical science figure: Mr. Wizard

Denise Young is responsible for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s educational programming including planetarium shows, summer camps, and adult classes. After arriving at Morehead Center as Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s first ever full-time outreach educator in 2002, Denise became the education director in July 2004. Denise, along with Todd Boyette, is co-founder of the North Carolina Science Festival. Favorite historical science figure: Jane Goodall