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Time to Recognize Great Teachers!

Do you believe that classroom teachers should be rewarded for excellence?

Do you want our best teachers to represent our profession to the public?

Do you know exemplary science teachers; either in your school or district?

 

Then nominate a colleague (or yourself) for the

Medtronic Foundation Science Teaching Award Presented by MnSTA  

Award for Elementary Science Teaching

Award for Middle School Science Teaching

Award for High School Science Teaching

Each awardee will be recognized at the Minnesota Conference on Science Education, March 2, 2012 in Duluth and will receive a $1000 grant for use in his/her classroom. The extended deadline is February 6th.

Nominations FormApplications Packet
(you may submit an application without a nomination)

 

 Or the

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching   

Award for Elementary Mathematics Teaching (2012)

Award for Elementary Science Teaching (2012)

(Secondary awards will be given in 2013)

 

The state Awardees receive a week in Washington DC with a White House reception and an award of $10,000 plus local recognition.  Nominations deadline is April 1st and Application deadline is May 1st.

Information, Nominations and Applications at www.paemst.org

 

For questions, contact

John Olson, Teacher of the Year and Presidential Award Coordinator

john.c.olson@state.mn.us,  651-582-8673

 

 

Congratulations to Past Award Winning teachers:

The Medtronic Foundation Science Teaching Award, Presented by MnSTA

2010
•Susan Sparboe, Dassel-Cokato Middle School
•Charles Handlon, Century High School, Rochester
2011
•Cathy Kindem, Cedar Park Elementary, Apple Valley
•Susan Fourniea, Battle Creek Middle School, St. Paul
•Elizabeth Ring, Litchfield High School

and...

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education

MN 2009 Finalists
•Callie BushMiller, Fridley High School
•Claire Hypolite, Edison High School, Minneapolis
MN 2009 Awardee
•Stephen Kaback, The Blake School, Minneapolis
MN 2011 Finalists
•Nicolas Faber, J.A. Johnson Elementary, St. Paul
•Paulette Saatzer, Garlough Elementary, West St. Paul