The Science Reflector - NCSTA Newsletter

Do you know a science educator that exemplifies excellence in teaching? It is never too early to nominate a teacher for an NCSTA. Visit the Awards Headquarters (www.ncsta.org/awards/) for more information and our new online nomination form.

Distinguished Service to Science Education Awards
Educators in different categories who exhibit excellence in their area of science education and have made significant contributions to science education beyond their local area.

Jo Wallace Distinguished Service Award Elementary School	Tammy Lee	Eastern Carolina Univeristy, NCPIMS Facilitator
Nancy Wynn Distinguished Service Award High School	Anita Sturgies	NW School of the Arts, Charlotte
University	Dr. Linda James	Eastern Carolina University
Administrator/Supervisor	Robert Maxey	New Hanover County Schools
Non-School	Mark McAllister	NC Zoo
Commercial	Tim Thompson	Associated Microscopes

The Vi Hunsucker Award- The Outstanding Science Educator in North Carolina
this award is the highest honor from NCSTA, recognizing individuals who have made a life time commitment to science education, locally, statewide, and nationally, and especially to NCSTA as a leader and officer.

Jo Wallace and Tom Bell

Outstanding Student Teacher in Science Awards
student teachers who have completed their internship and have exhibited excellence in science teaching

Catherine Kowolenko, Grove Park Elementary

District Outstanding Science Teacher Awards
teachers in each district of NCSTA who exhibit excellence in teaching science and leadership in their school in science education.

District #1	Terri Campbell	Gates County High School, Gatesville
District #2	Walter Gray	Cape Fear Middle School, Rocky Point
District #3	Kitty Rutherford	Salem Elementary, Apex
District #6	Tom Ellsworth	Northwest Cabarrus Middle School, Concord
District #7	Kurt Green	North Wilkes High School, Hays
District #8	Kay Ball	Clearmont Elementary, Burnsville