Announcing the 2018 STEM Excellence Award Winners!
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 STEM Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding teachers, leaders, and advocates in the fields of STEM education. The TSIN will honor awardees at the fourth annual Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 in Nashville. “Tennessee’s recent successes in expanding STEM learning for students are due to […]Read more The post Announcing the 2018 STEM Excellence Award Winners! appeared first on Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 STEM Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding teachers, leaders, and advocates in the fields of STEM education. The TSIN will honor awardees at the fourth annual Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit on Wednesday, May 9 th , 2018 in Nashville.
“Tennessee’s recent successes in expanding STEM learning for students are due to the combined efforts of strong teachers in the classroom and innovative leaders and advocates that place STEM at the top of their priority lists,” said Wes Hall, Director of TSIN. “We are privileged to be able to recognize the efforts of these amazing individuals and the contributions they have made to advancing STEM throughout the state.”
This year’s awardees of the STEM Excellence Awards include :
Excellence in STEM Teaching Award
Sharon Clark, Teacher, East Side Intermediate School, Haywood County Schools
Excellence in STEM Leadership Award
Erin Thurston, STEM Coordinator, Jack Anderson Elementary, Sumner County Schools
STEM Advocate Award
Billy Hix, Professor Emeritus at Motlow State Community College and Director of STEM Outreach Program
STEM Innovator Award
Dr. Tony Donen, Principal, STEM School Chattanooga, Hamilton County Department of Education
Excellence in STEM Teaching Award
The Excellence in STEM Teaching Award recognizes a teacher who exemplifies integrated, STEM-infused teaching strategies, classroom innovation, and whose work has led to positive student learning outcomes. This awardee engages students in inquiry-based learning to develop creativity, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Excellence in STEM Leadership Award
The Excellence in STEM Leadership Award recognizes a school-level, district, or regional leader with a proven track-record of developing effective STEM programs. This awardee supports and encourages teachers and schools to continually infuse STEM teaching strategies and embrace classroom innovation.
STEM Advocate Award
The Tennessee STEM Advocate Award recognizes a Tennessean who has demonstrated a passion for STEM education through his or her public advocacy and participation in leadership organizations that advance STEM for All.
STEM Innovator Award
The Tennessee STEM Innovator Award recognizes a Tennessean that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the support of STEM education and outreach within his or her region. This awardee is a leader that identifies, supports, and promotes innovative teaching practices regionally. The success of this awardee serves as a catalyst for STEM integration across the state.
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