Michael T. Roche (Mr. Mike) first worked at NJSOC in the mid-1970’s as part of the school’s summer camp programs. Since then he has been recognized as an exemplary science educator numerous times on local, state and national levels. He has worked as a classroom teacher at Manchester Township High School in Ocean County and more recently with High Technology High School in Monmouth County. Mike currently serves on the board of directors for the National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS), specifically focusing on opportunities for student researchers involved with the American Junior Academy of Science.
