President’s Welcome Address

1 2017 TEACHER AWARDS GALAP resident s Welcome AddressTonight we celebrate excellence. In diverse ways, from many perspectives, the educators we honor have supported scientific literacy and those who nurture learners. The awards we confer this evening represent not only the respect of peers but the appreciation of all of those who value what you do to build a better future. NSTA s mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. On the stage this evening you will see science educators who have done just that. They have made outstanding contributions to learners and to the future. Some have been members for many years; others are relatively new to our profession. But they share common goals and common devotion.

2 They have advocated for literacy and growth, for common wisdom and common sense. They support the practices of science as tools for NSTA awards program is made possible by the generous support of many sponsors who provide the funding and resources necessary to make this program a success. The NSTA Board of Directors, Council, and Alliance of Affiliates thank each of these sponsors for their generosity and commitment to recognizing exemplary science educators. Together, we not only acknowledge excellence but chart a path for the is a true pleasure to share this evening with the awardees, their sponsors and members of the NSTA community. Thank you to everyone awardees, sponsors, NSTA governance and other stakeholders in our future!

3 Sincerely, Mary GromkoNSTA president 2016-172017 TEACHER AWARDS GALAPROGRAM6:00 Call to Seating and Welcome , Emcee Mark Moseley6:03 president s Welcome 6:05 Presentation of Presidential Citation6:10 Dinner6:35 Open the Gala, Emcee Mark Moseley6:45 Presentation of Teacher Awards8:00 Presentation of Robert H. Carleton Award8:15 Presentation of Gavel8:25 Closing Remarks by Mary Gromko2016 2017 TEACHER AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS COMMITTEES heila Smith, chairpersonChris CampbellOlga HuntAna LopezMary MaddoxRuth RuudAnne TweedLesley UraskyPam VaughanDiana WiigJohn Olson, board liaison2016 2017 SHELL SCIENCE TEACHING AWARD JUDGING PANELP eggy Carlisle, chairpersonAlicia ConerlyJohn JacksonGary KoppelmanJ. Carrie LauniusGary PinkallKristen PoindexterKaren Nesbit, awards committee liaisonAmanda Upton, NSTA Staff Liaison2017 TEACHER AWARDS GALASPECIAL GUESTSMary Gromko, NSTA president , accompanied by Dr.

4 Nancy KelloggCarolyn Hayes, NSTA Retiring president , accompanied by Michael Hayes, and Monica Ellis, Past president HASTI (Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc.)David Crowther, NSTA president -Elect, accompanied by Tammi CrowtherChristine Royce, NSTA president -Elect Elect, accompanied by Steve RichMoira Fathy-Baker, NSTA Deputy Executive Director and CFO, accompanied by Martin BakerTim Williamson, Conference Chairperson, Instructor and Science Credential Coordinator, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Therese Shanahan, Program Coordinator, Lecturer, School of Education, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA Susan Gomez Zwiep, Local Arrangements Coordinator, Professor, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA2017 TEACHER AWARDS GALAMENU PLATED DINNER Starters Dinner Rolls & Lavash served with ButterFarmer s Harvest SaladBaby Spinach.

5 Radicchio, Curly EndiveMaple Roasted Squash, Dill Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Rainbow Carrots, Dry Jack Cheese, Sea Salt Pepitas, Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteEntree Tuscan ChickenOregano & Olive Oil Marinated, Artichoke-Fingerling Potato Medley, Haricot VertsLemon Scented Jus LieDessert Hazelnut CakePraline Milk Chocolate Mousse and Salted Carmel SauceBeveragesCentury Cellars by BV, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay 2009 Coffee and TeaVegetarian or gluten free option upon request2017 TEACHER AWARDS Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)Bio-RadBryony Ruegg, Director biotechnology explorer Program Bio-Rad LaboratoriesCarolina Biological Supply CompanyJim Parrish, president and Chief Executive OfficerDuPont P. Jeanette ( ) Simon, K 12 Academic Outreach Manager, DuPont Center for Philanthropy and EducationRobin Greubel, Academic Outreach Manager, DuPont PioneerHenri Moore, Global Leader DuPont Center for Philanthropy and EducationGerry WheelerNSTA Executive Director EmeritusPhil and Amy Mickelson Foundation Northrop Grumman Foundation Sandra J.

6 Evers-Manly, PresidentCarleen Beste, ManagerPASCO scientific Paul Stokstad, president and CEORich Briscoe, Director of Domestic SalesSandy Brooks, National K-12 Education ManagerRobert E. YagerNSTA Past president , 1982 1983 SeaWorld Parks and EntertainmentBill Street, Corporate Curator of Conservation and Education, SeaWorld Parks and EntertainmentAnn Quinn, Director of Education & Conservation, SeaWorld San AntonioLaura Slanec, Director of Education & Conservation, SeaWorld San DiegoShellFrazier Wilson, Vice president , ShellKaren Labat, Manager Social InvestmentsSylvia ShugrueNSTA Past president , 1976 1977 Vernier Software & TechnologyChristine Vernier, president /ownerDavid Vernier, Chief Executive Officer/ownerNSTA AWARD SPONSORS2017 TEACHER AWARDS GALANSTA PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONThis award honors a person or organization that has significantly promoted science education through extraordinary contributions.

7 The citation is given at the discretion of the NSTA president and may not be given each year. Marie SullivanGifted and Talented Education Science TeacherSabin Junior High SchoolColorado Springs, COMarie Sullivan, a retired middle school science teacher in Colorado Springs, was the first science teacher in the Colorado to receive the 1983 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. There was never any doubt about who should and would be the first to receive this prestigious award. Teachers celebrated the national committee s decision throughout the state because they all knew that she truly was the state s most qualified and most respected science teacher. As a classroom science teacher for 40 years, Sullivan has inspired and cultivated the love of science in countless middle school students.

8 There was a waiting list of preservice teachers from the local colleges and universities who requested that she be their mentor teacher the standing joke was that the preservice teachers needed roller skates to keep up with her. In all her science classes, student teams were working together on various projects, activities, and science lessons, with never a worksheet to be seen. Sullivan has three master s degrees and has received the national Milken Award for Outstanding Secondary Educator. Well into her 80s, Sullivan still volunteers for her school district on the Senior Sounding Board, checks out the regional science fair each year held in the spring, and is a mentor to any and all science teachers she has the opportunity to meet and greet along the TEACHER AWARDS GALARON MARDIGIAN MEMORIAL biotechnology explorer AWARDS ponsored by Bio-Rad LaboratoriesThis award recognizes an outstanding high school teacher who has made biotechnology learning accessible to the classroom.

9 The award consists of $750 in Bio-Rad products, and $1000 to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science JohnstonScience TeacherBob Jones High SchoolAthens, ALThe 2016 recipient of the National Association of Biology Teachers Outstanding Biology Teacher Award, Ben Johnston has incorporated biotechnology labs and applications into his classes (from Environmental Science to AP Biology) for the past 20 years. Mr. Johnston infuses biotechnology into much of his curriculum, encouraging his students to use biotech tools to answer challenging biological questions, says Madelene Loftin, Educator Development Lead, HudsonAlpha Institute for biotechnology . While at the Biotech Academy, Johnston has students do a DNA Barcoding Project, which exposes students to current DNA techniques and raises community awareness of the tremendous biodiversity in Alabama.

10 Students collect DNA samples from plants and animals, use PCR to amplify specific stretches of DNA, have Genewiz sequence the amplicons, then upload this data to DNA Subway to identify the species. Biotech Academy students were excited to author a plant native only to Alabama. Building positive relationships with the students while focusing on local and global science issues, Mr. Johnston motivates his students with community experiences as he has partnered with HudsonAlpha and the Biotech Academy lab opportunities. He shares his passion for biological issues and scientific research with the students and works alongside the students to research and try to solve issues in our environment, says Sylvia Lambert, Principal, Bob Jones High TEACHER AWARDS GALATHE DUPONT CHALLENGE SCIENCE WRITING COMPETITIONS ponsored by The DuPont Company in collaboration with Britannica Digital Learning, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Turnitin, and A+ DuPont Challenge Science Writing Competition, created to honor the memory of the heroes of the 1986 Challenger space shuttle, is true to the flight s educational mission to touch the future.