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 Form • Applications 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
2010and...
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education
MN 2009 Finalists


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