This award is given to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the Southern Arizona Section of ACS.

Rules of Eligibility:

Who may Nominate? 
Any individual, except a member of the award selection committee or currently enrolled student of the nominee, may submit one nomination or support form in any given year.
 
Who is Eligible? 
​The nominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry or a chemical science in a high school (grades 9-12) on at least a half-time basis. The nomination should clearly demonstrate as many of the following attributes as possible:

• The quality of the nominee's teaching. Unusually effective methods of presentation should be emphasized.
• The nominee's ability to challenge and inspire students;
• Extracurricular work in chemistry or a chemical science by the nominee, including science fairs, science clubs, and activities that stimulate the interest of young people in chemistry and related sciences;
• A willingness to keep up-to-date in the field, as evidenced by pursuit of a higher degree in chemistry or a chemical science, enrollment in refresher courses and summer institutions, regular attendance at scientific meetings, membership in professional organizations, and other means of self-improvement; and
• Evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession.

 
Award Amount: $500 to teacher and $500 to high school

Required Components of Nomination Portfolio

• The Awards Committee will consider only complete nomination portfolios.
• A complete portfolio shall consist of
  • A Nomination Portfolio Check List, which shall serve as the Portfolio Cover Sheet;
  • Nominator Information Form
  • Nominee Information Form
  • Nominator Recommendation of not more than 750 words submitted by the nominator according to the guidelines outlined on the Recommendation Form
  • A current curriculum vitae or resume that includes a list of the nominee’s honors, professional activities, and additional evidence of service to the profession; Note: This must be limited to no more than two pages and the activities listed must have occurred within the past five years.
  • A statement by the nominee of not more than 500 words that describes the nominee’s teaching philosophy or commitment to the profession;
  • At least one, but not more than three, letters of support. One letter, of no more than 400 words, must be from the teacher’s current principal or supervisor. Additional letters of support, of no more than 400 words, may be sent by colleagues, members of the American Chemical Society, who are familiar with the nominee’s achievements, or former students and parents of former students.
  • Note: Some commentary on student reaction to the work of the nominee in either the nominating letter or that of the current principal or supervisor is essential for a well-rounded portfolio.

 

• Now accepting nominations! The deadline is: April 1st, 2023.
  

Portfolio Check List

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High School Teacher Award Past Winners

Year	Name	High School
1999	Ms. Brenda Wolpa	Canyon del Oro High School
2000	Ms. Ann Marie Condes	Catalina Foothills High School
2001	Ms. Teresa Potter	Rio Rico High School
2002	Ms. Ellen Caldwell	Palo Verde High School
2003	Ms. Gayle Brickert-Albreicht	Tucson High School
2004	Ms. Elyse Wexler	Sabino High School
2005	Ms. Patricia Merha	Amphitheater High School
2006	Ms. Jill Christman	Cayon del Oro High School
2007	Mr. Christopher Martin	Howenstein Magnet High School
2008	Mr. Daniel Donegan	Sunnyside High School
2009	Ms. Dawn Barnes	Cienega High School
2010	Mr. Gordon Simons	Sabino High School
2011	Ms. Stacey Jones-Willy	Tucson High School
2012	Ms. Wilma Amaro	Pueblo Magnet High School
2013	Mr. Christopher Trimble	Santa Rita High School
2014	Dr. Grazyna Zreda	Tanque Verde High School
2015	Mr. Bernie Diffin	Catalina Magnet High School
2016	Ms. Hillary Ward	Empire High School
2017	Ms. Danielle Abrames	Immaculate Heart High School
2018	Dr. Rene Corrales	Star Academy High School
2019	Not Awarded	Not Awarded
2020	Mr. David "Ty" White	Wilcox High School
2021	Ms. Elaine MacKenzie	Vail Academy and High School