Application open for the 9th STEM Educator Awards!!!
SYMPOSIUM
The Delaware STEM Symposium brings together thought leaders in all aspects of the STEM pipeline into thoughtful discussions into the challenges and opportunities that a STEM future means to Delaware and the region. Leading the Delaware Valley when it comes to STEM advocacy and resources, Delaware STEM brings leaders and experts from across the country to engage in this annual event.
AWARDS
Program Summary
The Delaware STEM Educator Awards recognize a teacher or team of teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels of both traditional schools and community programming who demonstrate STEM innovation and excellence through teaching, academic collaboration, and student engagement. At least three unrestricted cash awards of up to $7,500 will be given to each first-place winning teacher or team of teachers.
Definition of STEM:
The Delaware STEM Council’s and Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education’s (DFSME) definition of STEM education and the Council’s three goals are the basis for the preliminary evaluation of exemplary STEM practice in the classroom.
STEM Education is an approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for all students through student-focused, problem-based curricula and instruction. STEM education fosters creativity and innovation while developing communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through a focus on authentic and appropriate contexts in curriculum and assessment.
STEM Council Goals:
- Expand the number of Delaware students who ultimately pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields and broaden the participation of women and minorities in these fields;
- expand the STEM capable workforce to create, grow and attract STEM-related businesses to Delaware;
- increase STEM literacy for all Delaware students including those who pursue non-STEM related careers, but need STEM skills
Eligibility
Applicants can be certified K-12 teachers in the Delaware public school system as well as exceptional educators who may be uncertified but still work with K-12 students in a focused STEM curriculum. Such a curriculum (science, math, engineering, technology, computer science and CTE) must still meet all expectations and goals of the Delaware STEM Council, as listed above. Programs can include before and after-school programs as well as summer camps. Preference is given to published STEM curriculums and programs that have been vetted, sustainable STEM programs and activities that have impacted many and can be replicated and scaled across the state and beyond.
Selection Procedure
The Delaware STEM Educator Award Selection Committee (a group representative of the Governor’s Delaware STEM Council) will review all completed applications and select first place winners in each category. Finalists will be notified of their selection via telephone and postal mail and/or email. Finalists will be recognized and presented with their awards during a STEM Council sponsored Symposium program where awardees will share innovative practices with teachers from throughout the state. The date and details regarding the Symposium and Awards Ceremony program will be included with finalist notification.
- Interested in being a sponsor for the awards? Find out what it means to be a sponsor and how to learn more here.
- Are you an educator that wants to learn more about What the awards are, Who should apply and How they the process works? Prospective applicants can find out more here.
Click here to download full application: 9th Delaware STEM Educator Awards Application – 2023 (PDF)
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 9TH DELAWARE STEM EDUCATOR AWARDS ON NOV 9TH.
1st Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Ruth Fuchs | 1st | Mellvaine Early Childhood Center |
| Patrick “Brooks” Twilley, Brian M. Sherrer, Jordan Estock | 1st | Mount Pleasant HS, Brandywine HS, Concord HS |
| Amanda Bowen | 2nd | Bunker Hill Elementary |
| Robert Gibson | 2nd | Sussex Central High School |
2nd Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Robert Gibson | 1st | Sussex Central High School |
| Travis Bower | 1st | Selbyville Middle School |
| Michelle Harris | 1st | Smyrna Elementary School |
| Jeffrey Kilner | 2nd | Sussex Central High School |
| James Sekcienski | 3rd | Appoquinimink high school |
3rd Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Robert Gibson | 1st | Sussex Central High School |
| Travis Bower | 1st | Selbyville Middle School |
| Michelle Harris | 1st | Smyrna Elementary School |
| Jeffrey Kilner | 2nd | Sussex Central High School |
| James Sekcienski | 3rd | Appoquinimink high school |
4th Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Christopher Harris | 1st | Caesar Rodney High School |
| Cindy Isaacs | 1st | IRSD Exceptional Cognitive Enrichment Learning STEM |
| Karen Ferrucci | 2nd | William Penn High School |
| Jacqueline Chesworth | 2nd | Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
| Peter Kelly | 3rd | Brandywine Springs School |
| Amanda Gaglione | 3rd | Milford School District |
5th Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Margaret (Peggie) Birch | 1st | Caesar Rodney High |
| Sarah Betlejewski | 1st | Millsboro Middle School |
| Heather Fitzgerald | 1st | North Smyrna Elementary School |
| Karen Ferrucci | 2nd | William Penn High |
| Michele Thomas | 3rd | Sussex Technical High School |
6th Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Certified | ||
| Rebecca Sheahan | 1st | Thomas McKean High School |
| Samuel Fawks, Stephen Lee, Stella Evans, Anarie Rio | 1st | P.S. duPont Middle School |
| Leona Williams | 1st | Forwood Elementary School |
| Melanie Mundell & Elise Knable | 2nd | Newark Charter Junior Senior High School |
| Community Award Winners | ||
| Deborah Liczwek | Science, Technology and Research Institute of Delaware (STRIDE) | |
| Jacqueline Means | The Wilmington Urban STEM Initiative |
7th Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Certified | ||
| Melissa Blair Tracy | 1st | Odyssey Charter School |
| Daniel Rice & Peter Burnham | 1st |
Delmar Senior High School
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| Gail Morris | 1st | Gauger-Cobbs Middle School |
| Community Award Winners | ||
| Jacqueline Means | 1st | The Wilmington Urban STEM Initiative |
8th Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Certified | ||
| Jamie Swartz | 1st | John M. Clayton Elementary School |
| Wendy Turner | 2nd | Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
| Community Award Winners | ||
| Arnav Taduvayi & Divita Taduvayi | 1st | Girls Tech Together |
| Kristen Melendez, Milton Melendez | 1st | Engineer Early |
| John Larock, Brandi Mycoff, Joseph Perrotto, Louis Rossi, Brian West, Richard Schlack. | 1st | MOE Robotics Team |
9th Delaware STEM Educator Award Winners
| Name | Place | Affiliation |
| Certified | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| Community Award Winners | ||
| 1st | ||
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