Excellence in Science Teaching Awards

Application Process

NOTE: 

The Nomination Form should be submitted by before May 15 of the next Annual Conference year and approved before an Application is submitted. A nomination can be by a colleague, Administrator or by an individual.

• Nomination Form Online  - can be accessed, filled in and submitted online.
• Nomination Form PDF - can be filled in, saved and submitted by email to awards@stanys.org. 

After the nomination is approved the applicant/candidate should address the Application.

STANYS Excellence in Science Teaching Award Application
To qualify for this award the Excellence in Science Teaching Award Application must be submitted with the following information by July 15 of the next Annual Conference year to:
Dr. Helen Pashley, Awards Chair, 9 Andre Lane, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567.
Email: awards@stanys.org

Written Application Overview

I. Philosophy of Science Teaching
Describe your vision of what constitutes excellence in science teaching and learning.

II. Implementation of Philosophy of Science Teaching
Describe how you attempt to make your philosophy a reality. For example, you may describe your approaches in teaching sample lessons or units, projects, videos, special programs, community services, etc.

III. Effectiveness of the Philosophy
Provide evidence to demonstrate your success in implementing your philosophy. Evidence could include, but is not limited to, activities such as: sample student work, videos, pictures, slides, newspaper articles, published work, and letters of support from people such as students, parents, colleagues, administrators, supervisors, etc.

IV. Professional Involvement
Describe professional activities in which you have been involved in the past three years. Activities could include, but are not limited to:

•  Workshops (attended and/or given)
•  Published materials
•  Courses/seminars/staff development (attended and/or taught)
•  Conferences (attended and/or planned)
•  Offices held in professional organizations
  1. Awards or Honors
  2. Grants

14 = Total number of points.