Apply or Nominate for the  CSTA Excellence in Science Teaching Award.

 This award is bestowed on teachers who have not only demonstrated excellence in classroom science teaching, but who have also contributed professionally by providing workshops and/or other support for colleagues, have demonstrated dedication to personal and professional growth by participating in conferences and workshops, and have been productive participants in extra-curricular activities and community projects.

The Connecticut Science Teacher Association gives three 'Excellence In Science Teaching' awards each year: Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary.
These awards recognize and honor teachers who epitomize the highest ideals of the teaching profession by:

·         Being effective and innovative classroom teachers of science  

·         Serving as role models for colleagues and providing outreach to colleagues

             through workshops, publications, school-wide projects, or special events.  

·         Demonstrating a genuine commitment to personal and professional growth (life-long learning) by attendance and active participation at conferences, workshops, graduate courses, and in-service sessions. 

·         Reaching out beyond their classrooms and using their knowledge and talents in community service programs and projects.

Teaching Experience: At least five years of successful science teaching.

Nomination: By one or more current members of CSTA or CSSA, or by self-nomination.

Award: A commemorative plaque, a $500 monetary award, and dinner for the Awardee and a guest of his/her choice at the annual award banquet held at the New Haven Lawn Club on May 8, 2019.  For additional information please Contact Dr. Ralph J. Yulo Jr.  Phone: 860-974-0599 or email: oluy@aol.com or snail mail: Box 217, Eastford, CT 06242