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The National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) is pleased to announce that the 2018 ​Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Minnesota State Winner is Dan Gruhlke​, STEM Specialist at Eastview Education Center.

The annual award is for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the pre-college level." 

The Central Section Committee of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers was particularly impressed by Mr. Gruhlke's passion for nature-based science education, and his creative methods to instill in his students a sense of wonder of the natural world and a love of science.

NAGT was established in 1938 with the goal to improve geoscience education, emphasize the relevance and cultural significance of the earth sciences, and to disseminate knowledge to educators and the general public. The competitive Outstanding Earth Science Teaching Award program was established in 1971 to identify, recognize and reward excellence in teaching. The NAGT commends Dan Gruhlke​ on his dedication to his students and instilling in them a passion for lifelong learning.