NSTA Announce 2024 Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award Winners
May 14 2024 - 10:30AM
Business Wire
The National Science Teaching Association today announced the
recipients of the annual Shell Urban Science Educator Development
Award. The awardees (listed below) were formally recognized for
their achievement during an award ceremony at the NSTA National
Conference on Science Education in Denver.
Shell Urban Science Educator Development Awardees
- Yasmine Asadi, Science/CTE/Entrepreneurship Teacher, Lochburn
Middle School, Lakewood, Washington
- Roy Basa, CTE/Science Teacher, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Zuni,
New Mexico
- Sarah Daniel, Science Teacher, Gaithersburg High School,
Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Arlinda Davis, Science Teacher, Maranathan Academy, Birmingham,
Alabama
- Angel Jackson, Science/STEM Teacher, Gilliard Elementary
School, Mobile, Alabama
- Cynthia Lopez, Science Teacher, Desert View High School,
Tucson, Arizona
- Faryal Shaukat, Science Teacher, J. Frank Dobie High School,
Houston, Texas
Created for K–12 classroom science teachers in urban settings,
the Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award is designed to
help strengthen quality science teaching and enhance teacher
content knowledge.
“Meeting these awardees was a highlight of mine at the Denver
conference,” said NSTA President Julie Luft. “They spoke of their
passion for student learning and dedication to cultivating the next
generation of STEM professionals. The stories they shared about
students and their innovative work in the classroom highlighted
their expertise and brilliance as teachers. They exemplify the
Shell Urban Science Educator Development Awards.”
Each of the teachers received $1,800 for expenses to attend
NSTA’s National Conference on Science Education in Denver, which
took place March 20–23.
More information about the Shell Urban Science Educator
Development Award and the NSTA Teacher Awards Program can be found
online at https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program.
About NSTA
The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant
community of 35,000 science educators and professionals committed
to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student
learning. NSTA offers high-quality science resources and continuous
learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in
their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA
community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers
at the national level, connect with mentors and leading
researchers, and learn from the best in the field. For more
information, visit www.nsta.org, or follow NSTA on X, Facebook,
Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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Kate Falk, NSTA (703) 312-9211 kfalk@nsta.org