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Outstanding
Science Teacher Awards 2001
Districts
1-3 | Districts 4-5 | Districts
6-8
Lennie Hughes, Ann Wood, Lynda Naylor, Russell Jones, Varah
Hart-Clark, Dr. Brian Kennedy
District #1 Mr.
Lennie Hughes — Central Elem. Elizabeth City
Lennie Hughes has been
teaching 4th and/or 5th grade at Central Elem. Sch.
for 4 years. He is a very creative teacher and his students benefit from
his creativity. During their study of simple machines, they made ice cream
with an old-fashioned ice cream maker and then wrote a paper on how to make
ice cream. This is a good example if his integrating subjects so the students
see how everything is connected. Lennie designs lessons and rubrics that
require the students to experience real world science. Mr. Hughes is constantly
challenging his students and setting high standards for learning. Congratulations,
Lennie
District #1 Ann
Wood —Camden Middle School
Ann Wood has been teaching
6th grade at Camden Middle School for 5 years after teaching
in Florida for 26 years. As her assistant principal says "What a true
gift we received." Her classes are regularly engaged in hands on activities,
doing so much with so little. Using things like rice or peanut butter or
just a penny, her lessons are creative and challenge at the appropriate
level. Ann coordinates her lessons with math class to integrate the math
component. The students see how things connect and can answer the question
"Why do I need to know this?" Congratulations, Ann.
District #2 Jane
Arine Miller-Lincoln Primary School- Leland
Jane Miller is a 1st/2nd multiage teacher at Lincoln Primary School where she is considered a master
science teacher by her colleagues. Through her work on the Brunswick County
Math/Science Committee, she has helped develop and implement an inquiry
based science program for the district. Jane’s presentations for other
teachers have helped them see how easily science lessons can be integrated
with other subjects. In her own classroom, her students are engaged and
eager, asking if there will be another experiment tomorrow. Congratulations,
Jane.
District #2 Lynda
Naylor —Sampson Middle School
Lynda Naylor has taught
6th grade math and science at Sampson Mid. Sch. for 10 years.
She is active in the Curriculum & Instruction committee, chair of the
Science teachers and leader of the Science Fair. Science comes to life in
her classroom through labs and FAST. Her students feel they are in a real
science lab and they often leave the room saying "That was so cool!"
A former student gave me these words, "To the woman who so positively
changed my life, and the lives of so many, there can be no honor too great." Congratulation, Lynda!
District #2 Russell
Jones-Hobbton High School
Russell Jones has taught
science at Hobbton High for 17 years and is now the chair of the science
dept., has helped reorganize the Sampson Co. Science Fair, and has helped
write course guidelines for the county. Russell sets high standards for
himself and his students and works hard to see that they are met. Throughout
his career, he has established a reputation as an extremely capable effective
educator. He has constantly displayed qualities of initiative, conscientiousness
and professionalism. We are honored to recognize you with this award.
District #3 Varah
Hart-Clark-Pope Elementary School
Mrs. Varah Hart-Clark
has been teaching for 40 years and is presently at Pope Elem. Sch. in Rocky
Mount. She has constantly demonstrated a genuine commitment to the development
of her students in science as well as a commitment to the total school.
She is innovative and dynamic in the classroom, infusing her students with
tremendous motivation and instilling in them an appetite for the joy of
learning. In a letter from a former student, this doctor of pharmacy said, " I can still remember… how her zest and enthusiasm for teaching
inspired young students like myself to develop a love for science." Thank you for all of your inspiration.
District #3 Dr.
Brian Kennedy–Southern Vance High School
Dr. Brian Kennedy did
research from 1993-1999 on things like minimized spectroscopic sensors and
corrosion inhibitors. In 1999 he worked with Teach For America Corp came
to Southern Vance High School as a part of his two year commitment to TFA.
At SVHS Brian has gone beyond the call of duty to promote and strengthen
the science dept. Holding his students to high standards, he plans lessons
that challenge and inform, is involved in the Outdoor Club and the cross-country
team. Brian has become deeply involved in this school and community. Thanks
Brian for all you have contributed to SVHS.
Roberta Locklear, Sonja Calderara, Mary Foster, Pamela
Maness, Darlene Ryan, Diane Whitaker
District #4 Roberta
Locklear–Deep Branch Elementary
Mrs. Roberta Locklear
teachers students to understand science through the use of various hands-on
activities and projects. Through their many explorations, they are able
to apply those things they learn to harder, more complex situations and
problems. "I have evidenced this because I taught those same students
two years later…and was simply amazed at their insight into the world
of science." They all remembered the special things Mrs. Roberta taught
them. Isn’t that a wonderful thing to hear students say? Thanks you
Mrs. Roberta and congratulations!
District #4 Sonja
Calderara–West Pine Middle School
Sonja Calderara teaches
8th grade science. She is always very organized and well prepared
for her science labs. The labs run smoothly and there are many hands on
experiences for the students. Sonja also serves as mentor for new teachers
and coach for the Science Olympiad team. For the 8th grade team
she provides a great deal of leadership including making all the plans for
their field trips. She also uses a lot of technology with her students.
Mrs. Calderara is an outstanding science teacher that makes science "cool" and provides a challenging hands-on learning experience for each child everyday.
Congratulations!
District #4 Mary
V. Foster–Pinecrest High School
Mary Foster is an excellent
teacher and a vital part of Pinecrest High School. She has created a classroom
that is a station of exploration, inquiry, and synthesis of information.
She extends her chemistry class into the community by assisting students
to volunteer in the local health center. She has embraced technology by
using CBL calculators with her students and has taken the lead roll for
science in the International Baccalaureate Program. Mary is most deserving
of this award because of her 26 years of service, her creative and innovative
approach to teaching and the wonderful attitude she brings with her to school
every day. Congratulations!
District #5 Pamela
L. Maness–Seagrove Elementary
Pam Maness is an outstanding
2nd grade teacher at Seagrove Elem. She excels in all components
of teaching especially in science and math. Hands-on science experiments
enrich her classroom and science centers are always available and inviting
to students. Students learn about animals by caring for the fish, hamsters,
hermit crabs, tadpoles and butterflies in the classroom. Her students use
Alpha-Smarts to integrate science activities. Pam took part in Project Last
and was the 1998 NC technology teacher of the year. Congratulations, Pam
and thanks for all you do!
District #5 Darlene
C. Ryan–Chatham County Schools
Darlene Ryan has had
a diverse career n education. For the last several years she has taught
8th grade science and social studies. She has become a leader
in science in Chatham Ct, sharing what true teaching is about, caring, commitment,
dedication, encouragement, and fun! Darlene has touched thousands of children
instilling in them a love for science. They have tracked elephants in Cameroon
and studied red wolves in eastern NC, analyzed soil and water samples. Now
Darlene is the first science resource teacher for her county, working to
make systemic changes in their science program.We thank Darlene for all
she has done and wish her well in this new endeavor.
District #5 Diane
Whitaker-Southwest Guilford High
Diane "Dee Dee" Whitaker teaches Physical Science and AP Chemistry at Southwest Guilford,
where she exhibits all the qualities of an outstanding science educator.
She uses the most recent teaching methodologies in her classroom such as
GIS. Dee Dee is very involved in the SCILINK programs at NCSU and has presented
several times at NCSTA. As a leader in her school she has been on theLeadership
Team and the School Improvement Team and been science dept. chair. She has
the qualities we see in our colleagues who excel, personal scholarship,
the ability to share thatlove of learning with students and the ability
to teach students about life. Congratulations!
Caryn Long, Joanne Driscoll, Lori Lashmit, Llew Folger,
Clara Roach, Jane Markley
District #6 Caryn
LeAnn Smith Long–Winterfield Elem.
Caryn Long has been a
5th grade teacher and is now the Science/ Technology Facilitator.
Picture squirmy primary students learning about "good and bad plants"
by removing weeds in the school yard; intermediate students manipulating
a battery, bulb and wire to learn about a complete circuit; the "aha"
on a girl’s face who realizes science is for girls as she participates
in the Girls’ Science Club. Add to that teachers learning cooperative
learning techniques and college students learning inquiry science through
FOSS, TRACS and STC. Also add state involvement in DPI and NCSTA and national
awards and this gives you a small picture of Caryn Long. WOW! We are glad
you are one of us!
District #6 Joanne
Driscoll–Northwest Cabarrus High
Joanne "Joni"
Driscoll is a biology (in all its forms) teacher at Northwest Cabarrus High.
Her classroom is "student friendly" through innovative teaching
strategies and a positive caring attitude. Her students enjoy learning in
a classroom that comes alive with lots of animals and plants that the students
used to learn. Her students feel values, confident and successful. Joni
is the science dept. chair, the Science Olympiad coach and is on the School
Improvement Team. What makes Joni a truly superior science teacher is the
"heart" she puts into her teaching every day. Congratulations!
District #7 Lori
Norman Lashmit–East Bend School
Lori Lashmit is a 7th
and 8th grade science teacher at East Bend School which has grades
K-8. She always has her students actively involved in learning. They perform
research, experiments, outside observations, and much more. She always makes
learning fun. Lori is sensitive to students’ learning styles, allowing
them several ways to complete tasks. Students enter her class each day,
knowing opportunities for success await them. Lori also serves on the School
Improvement Team, coaches the cheerleading squad, and is mentor to new teachers.
Thanks you, Lori, for all you do.
District #7 Llew
Folger–Surry Central High School
Llew Folger’s experiences
and contributions to science and to his school are vast. His skills are
unsurpassed and are exhibited in his classroom, his school, the community
and beyond. Llew has been a visiting scientist at a local park, has worked
with the Foothills Nature Science Society and the NC Zoo, and has made presentations
at NCSTA and the Geological Society, Southeast Section. Llew makes his classroom
come alive for his students where they reach understanding based on discovery
models of learning. We thank Llew for his contributions to science and his
students.
District #8 Clara
Roach–Robbinsville Elementary School
Clara Roach is teaching
her 35th class. She has taught kindergarten, 2nd,
3rd, 4th grades. Her present class is 46 4th
graders who are taught math, science, health, and NC history in 2 block
periods per day. Mrs. Roach has dedicated many years to exciting young people
about science. Her enthusiasm has helped her become a leader in her county
in implementing the National Science Standards. She has worked with many
novice teachers through effective teacher training always using science
examples for cooperative learning and effective group work. Thank you Clara
for all you have done for children.
District #8 Jane
Terrell Markley–Waynesville Middle
Jane Markley has the
respect of her colleagues, administrators, and parents. But the students
are the most vocal in singing her praise. Being in her class means they
will learn a lot and have fun. They will make Globe measurements in the
schoolyard, study biomes using the desert, grassland, coniferous, and
deciduous sites on the school grounds. They build and launch rockets and
dream of their future during the Sunday night astronomy sessions. They
compete through the Envirothon team or the science fair. Jane has truly
made science alive and important to her students and for this we thank
you.
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