Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent watches as Bill Hupé presents Michele Chamberlain of Meridian Middle School (Kent) with the 2012 WSSEF Teacher of the Year Award.

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

Established in 2000 this award consists of a traveling trophy, a marble plaque, and a cash award. It is presented to a participating Washington State Science and Engineering Fair 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 science student, science student parent, a principal, department head, or peer. The nomination packet should include letters of endorsement, and a teaching biography/resume.

Packets are due to the Science Teacher of the Year Selection Committee no later than March 15th, 2013.

The selection committee is a group composed of WSSEF Board members, science teachers/professors/professionals.
The selection will be announced at the WSSEF award ceremony.

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