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Doris Johnson

by , posted on 3:56 PM, April 24, 2021
Doris Johnson, past President and Executive Secretary of MnSTA, passed away on April 16, 2021.
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Doris had an immeasurable impact on many students and teachers in her distinguished career as a science teacher and mentor.  In addition to teaching chemistry at St Louis Park High School for many years, Doris co-founded the Twin Cities Area Chemistry Teachers, was President of MnSTA from 1983 to 1985, served as Executive Secretary of MnSTA from 1987 - 1996, as well as working with MDE, NSTA and the University of St. Thomas. 

Doris was honored with the MnSTA Award for Outstanding Service in Science Education and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.

To read more about her amazing life and career, see the obituary in the Star Tribune.