Winners | How To Nominate | Deadline
Deadline – Look for details in September 2008!
The QuikSCience COSEE-West Ocean Leadership Awards recognize educators who make outstanding contributions to K-12 ocean science education.
Nomination Categories:
- Formal Teaching Excellence Award – for the teachers who are active in developing and implementing innovative and effective approaches to learning and teaching of ocean sciences; three subcategories:
- Elementary school teacher (K – 5)
- Middle school teacher (6 – 8)
- High school teacher (9 – 12)
- Informal Teaching Excellence Award – for environmental educators who demonstrate a commitment to developing and implementing effective and innovative approaches to learning and teaching of ocean sciences in informal (free-choice) environments (i.e. outdoor science camps, aquariums, museums).
- Early Career Award – given to encourage novice teachers (with less than two years teaching experience) who have demonstrated an interest and commitment to developing and implementing effective and innovative approaches to learning and teaching of ocean sciences.
- Commitment to Education Award – for those individuals involved in the field of education whose actions and special contributions have helped improve K-12 teaching and learning of ocean sciences; three subcategories:
- School or district administrator
- University researcher/scientist
- Education volunteer (e.g., student, parent, or retiree)
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WINNERS
The QuikSCience Partnership is proud to recognize the following teachers for their leadership and exemplary service in marine science education:
2008 - Winners Listing
Formal Teaching Award
- Elementary Teacher
~ Pat McLinn, Columbia Elementary, Lancaster
- Middle School Teacher
~ Eric Harrington, St. Margarets Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano
- High School Teacher
~ Mark C. McKay, Venture Academy, Delta VISTA Charter, Tracy
Informal Teaching Award
~ Linda Chilton, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
Early Career Award Award
~ Jason Bram, Palo Verde Community College, Blythe
Commitment to Education Award
~ Renee Klein, Animo Venice Charter High School, Inglewood
2007 Winners Listing
Formal Teaching Award
- Elementary Teacher
~ Dena Deck, Stephen Foster Elementary School, Bellflower
- Middle School Teacher
~ Oscar Espinoza, Roosevelt Middle School, Compton
- High School Teacher
~ Andrew Stephens, CALS Early College High School, Los Angeles
Informal Teaching Award
~ Catherine Halversen, UC Berkley, Lawrence Hall of Science
Commitment to Education Award
~ Dr. Stan Batten, R/V Seaworld UCLA
Early Career Award Award
~ Benjamin Kay, Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica
2005 - 2006 Winners Listing
Informal Teaching Excellence Award
Lindsey Peavey: outreach and education coordinator for Pro Peninsula in San Diego
Formal Teaching Excellence Award
Jeff Manker: teacher at Gilroy High School
Early Career Excellence Award
Megan Donnelly: teacher at Tesoro High School
2004 - 2005 Winners Listing
Formal Teaching Award:
Elementary Teacher
Laura Romo, Chavez Elementary, Long Beach
Middle School Teacher (Tie)
Scott Sperber, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Reseda
Brigitte Steinmetz, John Adams Middle School, Santa Monica
High School Teacher
Robert Perry, Malibu High, Malibu
Early Career Award:
Mark Friedman, Animo High, Inglewood
Informal Teaching: (Tie)
Maria Madrigal, SEA Lab, Redondo Beach
Amy Coppenger, Long Beach Aquarium
2003 – 2004 Winners Listing
Formal Teaching Award:
Elementary Teacher
Maria Brunell, Riverside Elementary School
Anne Marie Wotkyns, Monlux Magnet Elementary School
Jennifer Trochez, Foshay Learning Center
Middle School Teacher
Rachel Espinoza, Hollenbeck Middle School
Scott Sperber, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
High School Teacher
Steve Engelmann, Palisades High School
Ronald Ozuna, Roosevelt High School
Daniel McDonnell, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
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HOW TO NOMINATE
Selection Criteria:
These awards are open to anyone in California whose activities or qualifications match those of the nomination categories. Candidates may be self-nominated or nominated by a colleague/peer.
Nominations should be emailed to Terri Lynn Bidle (bidle@usc.edu)
and should include:
- Name of the individual
- Address
- Phone number
- Email
- Occupation and Institution
- Grade level (if appropriate)
- Number of years working in education
- Award Category (and subcategory, if appropriate)
- Name of the nominator and relationship to the nominee (e.g., colleague, peer, supervisor, etc.)
A one-page narrative describing the activities and contributions of the individual that make them an ideal candidate for an Ocean Leadership Award. Examples of qualifications to address in the narrative include (but are not limited to):
- Interest and enthusiasm for teaching and for promoting student learning of ocean sciences.
- Ability to arouse curiosity and to inspire independent learning, and the development of critical thought.
- Command of the subject matter, including the incorporation of recent developments in the field of study of ocean sciences.
- Ability to present subject matter imaginatively, with innovation in the design and delivery of content materials.
- Participation in professional development activities related to teaching of ocean sciences.
Up to one additional (and optional) external letter of recommendation may also be submitted (do not send more than one).
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DEADLINE
The Deadline for Nominations is February 1, 2008
Awards will be announced March 6, 2008 at Open House
Applications will be judged by a panel of USC and Quiksilver ocean educators, scientists and enthusiasts. Awards will be made in those categories for which there are an adequate number of qualified applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Each Awardee will receive a $500 stipend and a QuikSCience Ocean Leadership recognition plaque.
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