Professional Development

NSTA New Science Teacher Academy

2010 Fellows Talk About Their Experiences

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Quotes from 2010 Fellows

“I enjoyed the experience immensely. I thought it really added to my personal growth as a teacher. I hope that translates to my students!”

“The program reinforced many teaching practices, however, participating in the inquiry made a huge improvement in the implementation of new ideas. I am grateful for the experience, and I am thankful for the NSTA.”

“This was a great program that provided excellent resources and inspiration.”

“The New Science Teacher Academy has made a huge impact on my teaching and my ability to cope with the stresses of teaching. I believe my third year is going much smoother and easier because of my participation in the academy. I hope that this program may be expanded and maintained for many years to come.”

“Although we had several teachers' positions eliminated this year, I am still employed in part I believe because I had been selected to participate in the New Science Teacher Academy and was able to bring so much from the Academy to the classroom. For this I am most appreciative.”

2010 Maitland P. Simmons–NSTA Fellows

  • Heidi Auel, Motley-Staples Middle School, Motley MN
  • Donna Balado, Westminster High School, Westminster MD
  • David Bennett, The English High School, Jamaica Plain MA
  • Benjamin Brooks, Col Zadok Magruder High School, Rockville MD
  • Trudi Cadenbach, Homer High School, Homer NE
  • Lisa Dragon, Miller's Run School, Sheffield VT
  • Dana Fideline, Dove Science Academy, Tulsa OK
  • Nicole Flynn, Odyssey—The Essential School, SeaTac WA
  • Matt Freze, Green River High School, Green River WY
  • Jennifer Hayes, Torrington High School, Torrington WY
  • Ryan Lowry, Independence High School, Thompson's Sation TN
  • Austin Mierow, East St. John High School, Reserve WA
  • Scott Moore, Jr., Ankeny High School, Ankeny IA
  • Keith Morey, Dennis Middle School, Richmond IN
  • Regina Neiman, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, Summit NJ
  • Austin Pryor, Todd County Middle School, Mission SD
  • Brea Rivera, J.O. Combs High School, San Tan Valley AZ
  • Cristine Sanchez, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore MD
  • Ursula Schubert, JEB Stuart High School, Falls Church VA
  • Erin Smith, Randolph Union High School, Randolph VT
  • Claudia Sparschu, Thurston High School, Redford MI
  • Rozeanne Steckler, Alsea School, Alsea OR
  • Mary Williams, The Altamont School, Birmingham AL
  • Emily Wise, Bremerton High School, Bremerton WA

2010 Terminix–NSTA Fellow

  • Jennifer Howard, Southern Oaks Middle School, Port Saint Lucie FL

2010 TruGreen–NSTA Fellow

  • Thomas McManus, PS/MS 29 The Melrose School, Bronx NY

2010 Astellas–NSTA Fellows

  • Jin Kyung Hwang, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire IL
  • Patrick Landry, St. Gall, Chicago IL
  • Jennifer Lewin, Graeme Stewart Elementary, Chicago IL
  • John Metzler, Niles West High School, Skokie IL
  • Keith Palz, Chicago International Charter School—Bucktown Campus, Chicago IL
  • Mary Ragusa, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire IL
  • Traci Richardson, Ripley High School, Ripley OK
  • Keni Rienks, Woodstock North High School, Woodstock IL
  • Erin Stefanik, Huntley High School, Huntley IL
  • Vanessa Stevens, Jordan High School, Durham NC
  • Kylie Vadnais, Young Women's Leadership Charter School, Chicago IL
  • Robert Wallon, Morris Community High School, Morris IL

2010 Bayer–NSTA Fellows

  • Kathryn Cohen, Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park CA
  • Stephen Colbert, Wake Early College of Health and Sciences, Raleigh NC
  • Markie Daniel, Calabasas High, Calabasas CA
  • Stacey Kemp, Cabell Midland High School, Ona WV
  • Alexander Koning, Kenneth Henderson Middle School, Garden City KS
  • Ashley Schmitz, Linn High School/Linn Junior High School, Linn MO
  • Kunal Sindhu, Lady Liberty Academy Charter School, Newark NJ
  • Nicholas Tutolo, Helen Thackston Charter School, York PA
  • Justin Winters, Wyoming Area Secondary Center, Exeter PA
  • Megan Yemm, McCluer South—Berkeley High School, Ferguson MO

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