Teaching Award
The Excellence in STEM Teaching Award
The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) seeks to highlight excellence in STEM education through the Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
Self nominate or nominate a teacher who inspired you throughout the 2022-2023 school year.Â
Each awardee will be recognized at the 2023 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit being held on May 12, 2023. Along with being recognized at the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, the awardee will be invited to a celebration dinner held on May 11, 2023. The state award winner will also be given an opportunity to present on best practices and STEM innovation at the 2024 statewide summit during a breakout session.
Eligibility
The applicant must be an Ohio resident with experience implementing STEM teaching strategies in an Ohio school.
Nominees are not limited to a STEM designated school, but must be a teacher in the current 2022-2023 academic school year.
Additional Documentation
Two letters of support are required. These letters need to be from the following list:
- A colleague
- A parent
- An administrator
- An industry partner
Letters should be 500 words or less and give a brief overview of the teacher nominee’s experience in education, their vision for STEM education, and their commitment to their students.
Timeline
Friday, February 24: Nomination application closes
Monday, April 3: Awardees notified
Thursday, May 11: Awards granted and winners celebrated
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Past winners
2021
Tammy Laughlin
Tammy Laughlin is a Media Specialist at Circleville Elementary in Circlevillle, Ohio.
2020
Rebecca Hartline
2019
Candace Hisey
2018
Amanda Gillespie
2021
Tammy Laughlin
Tammy Laughlin is a Media Specialist at Circleville Elementary in Circlevillle, Ohio.
2020
Rebecca Hartline
2019
Candace Hisey
2018
Amanda Gillespie