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 (2022)
Award for Secondary School Science Teaching (2022)
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.
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: 2022
Award for secondary mathematics and science teaching (including computer science)
for grades 7-12: 2023
- 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.
Information, Nominations and Applications are at www.paemst.org
For questions about the Presidential Awards, contact , MDE Science Specialist
For questions about the MnSTA Awards, contact , Awards Coordinator
The 2022 Presidential Awards for Mathematics and Science Teaching go to elementary teachers who record a lesson and write about several aspects of their teaching and leadership. The state finalists are selected by a Minnesota committee and then their applications move on to the national review.
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Presidential Award Minnesota State Science finalists for 2022 |
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Anna Edlund Bluff Creek Elementary School |
Kimberly Menard Lake Marion Elementry School |
Dawn Mueller Independence Elementary STEM School |
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Presidential Award Minnesota State Science finalists for 2021 |
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Meagan O'Brien Washington Technology Magnet School |
Melissa Olson Becker Senior High School |
Anne Zielske Harding High School |
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-
Minnesota Awardees |
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2022 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardee (Elementary) Barbara Jacobs-Smith of Breck School School |
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2022 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardee (Secondary) Stephanie Harris of Washington County Technology Magnet School |
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2021 MnSTA Science Teaching Awardee (Elementary) Bradley Hubred of Moose Lake Elementary School
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2020 Presidential Award in Science Awardee (Elementary) Brian Hare of E-STEM Middle School |
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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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Minnesota science teachers should know about:
