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 in your school or district?
Then nominate a colleague (or yourself) for the.......
MnSTA Science Teaching Award

Award for Elementary Science Teaching
Award for Secondary School Science Teaching
Each awardee will be recognized as part of the MnSTA Conference in November and will receive a $1,000 grant for use in his/her classroom. The deadline is October 7, 2020.
........Or the
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Award for elementary mathematics and science teaching (including computer science)
for grades K-6: 2020
Award for secondary mathematics and science teaching (including computer science)
for grades 7-12: 2021
- Two state Awardees (usually one math and one science) receive awardee activities in Washington DC, usually with a White House reception, and a cash award of $10,000. They also receive state recognition and leadership opportunities. The nomination deadline is April 1st and the application deadline is May 1st.
Information, Nominations and Applications are at www.paemst.org
For questions about the Presidential Awards, contact 651-582-8673
For questions about the MnSTA Awards, contact , Awards Coordinator at 612-308-6148
Other Award Opportunities:
The National Science Teachers Association has teacher awards at http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards provides nationally recognized certification, including Early Adolescence Science (ages 11-15) and Adolescence and Young Adulthood Science (ages 14-18+). http://www.nbpts.org/national-
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2020 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardee (Elementary) Tanner Walters of Oak Ridge Elementary School |
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2020 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardee (Secondary) Gwen Isaacson of Maple River High School |
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2019 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardee (Secondary) Laura Unterholzner of Rochester Century High School |
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2019 Presidential Award in Science Recipient (Secondary) Eric Friberg, biology teacher, Henry Sibley High School, Mendota Heights |
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2018 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardees Carrie Ehn, School of Engineering and Arts, Golden Valley Nora Gathje, Chatfield High School, Chatfield |
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2018 Presidential Award in Science Awardee (Elementary) David McGill of Capitol Hill Elementary, St. Paul |
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2017 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardees Kelli Ellickson, Cedar Park Elementary STEM School, Apple Valley Phil Sinner, Renville County West High School, Renville |
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2017 Presidential Award in Science Awardee (Secondary) Stacey Bartlett, Stillwater High School, Stillwater |
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