Bruce Murdock of Cedarcrest High School receiving the 2011 Mary Haviland Teacher of the Year award from Mary K. Haviland and Bill Haupé.   Also shown are past winners: Debra Beckett, Julie Wasserburger, Jan Resick, Misty Nikula and Joyce Stark.

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This award is presented each year to the outstanding science teacher from a participating school.

Established by Mary Haviland, RN, MSN, in 2000, this award consists of a cash award, a marble plaque, and a traveling trophy. It is presented to a participating Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF) teacher who:

• Stands out from their peers.
• Promotes science education among students.
• Demonstrates a strong passion for teaching science as it relates to everyday life.
• Makes science fun and realistic for students.
• Empowers students to learn science.
• Exhibits excellence in teaching.
• Is up-to-date on current scientific methodology, ideas, and concepts.
• Encourages science partnerships within the community.
• Has not won the award in the previous 5 years.
  
  

Nomination can be made by a principal, department head, peer, science student, or science student parent. The nomination packet should include letters of endorsement and a teaching biography/resume. 

The selection will be announced at the WSSEF award ceremony on 31 March 2012.

           Please mail nomination information to:

Nominations must be postmarked no later than 9 March 2012

Past Winners of the Mary Haviland Teacher of the Year:
    2000 Joyce Stark
    2001 Mike Brown
    2002 David McMillen
    2003 Ken Newkirk
    2004 Misty Nikula-Ohlsen
    2006 Julie Wasserburger
    2007 Susan Graham
    2008 Jan Resick
    2009 Debra Beckett
    2010 Kandis Brighton
    2011 Bruce Murdock