Science Teacher
of the Year Award
The Science Teacher of the Year Award is given annually by ASTA to recognize and honor our colleagues who exemplify quality science teaching. The award is presented to one teacher from the elementary level, middle school/junior high level, and the high school level at the annual ASTA convention. Nominees must be certified, full-time classroom teachers and current members of ASTA.
An additional award is presented to an outstanding novice teacher who exhibits exceptional potential for a career of quality science teaching. Nominees for this award must be certified, full-time, within their first three years of teaching experience at either the elementary, middle school, or high school level and members of ASTA.
2025 Awards
2024 Awards
2025
Kathryn Bonacci (ES)
Joanna Auclair (MS)
Michaela Rodrigues (HS)
Divya Palakkil-Irinav (NT)
2024
Erica Wofford(ES)
Jamie Hansen(MS)
Meghan Marcum(HS)
Norlene Asado (NT)
2023
Jennifer Stretton (ES)
Jackie Nichols (MS)
Grazyna Zreda (HS)
Michael De La Cruz (NT)
2022
Martha Bishop (ES)
Alexandria Vaughn (MS)
Alfred Santos (HS)
Lindsey Stone (NT)
2021
Rachelle Ferris (ES)
Annette Koweek (MS)
Amanda Cherry (HS)
Madeline Schepper (NT)
2020
Danielle Swartz (ES)
Melissa Wilburn (MS)
Lisa Baker (HS)
Ethan McBride (NT)
TEACHER OF THE YEAR SPONSORS
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TOY Sponsor
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NOVICE SPONSOR
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ELEMENTARY SPONSOR
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MIDDLE LEVEL SPONSOR
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HIGH SCHOOL SPONSOR
