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In the Spotlight
KSTF Fellows Introduce New Curriculum,
Garner Awards & Recognitions
As the new school year gets into full swing, KSTF Fellows nationwide are challenging their students to think deeper and go farther in the learning of math and science. A number of Fellows are introducing new courses and curriculum, while others are starting professional learning communities in their schools. The KSTF teachers’ leadership and contributions are being recognized by peers and community alike, with several Fellows presented awards this fall.
Here are a few examples of KSTF Fellows’ recent accomplishments in and out of the classroom:
- 2009 Physical Science Teaching Fellow Laura DarnalL is introducing an AP Physics C: Mechanics course at her school this semester. Laura has also started her school’s Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) Professional Learning Community.
- 2009 Mathematics Teaching Fellow Mandi Kraemer was selected as her school’s Math Teacher of the Year. Mandi was also named Math Teacher of the Year for all of Orange County, Florida Public Schools.
- 2008 KSTF Biology Teaching Fellow Jim Lane has been awarded the National Association of Biology Teachers‘ Outstanding New Biology Teacher Award for 2011. Jim is also the recipient of the National Science Teachers Association Dow Fellowship.
- 2009 Physical Science Teaching Fellow Lindsay Wells is introducing a water quality project in her chemistry class. Lindsay’s students will first test tap water from their homes for various contaminants. The students will then use the results of the test to make public service videos about the health hazards of contaminated water and offer solutions for water purification.
KSTF congratulates these and other Fellows and alumni who are making meaningful, long-lasting contributions to the teaching of math and science in their schools and communities! |
