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The Excellence in Science Teaching (ESTe) awards recognizes top science teachers in the elementary, middle and high schools throughout Albuquerque Public Schools. The letter to the schools requesting nominations goes out in February and winning science teachers are announced in late April or early May. |
Sandia has recognized over 40 outstanding science teachers in New Mexico since the origination of the ESTe Awards. |
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Teachers are chosen from nomination forms from their principals or department heads. Some of lists of accomplishments should include: what are the teacher's superior teaching skills and ability to inspire learning in science and math. Being involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that support math/science, and motivating students to exceed their own expectations. Sandia National Laboratories/Lockheed Martin can select up to ten teachers, which can be a combination of elementary, middle and high schools teachers. The top teacher is awarded $500 plus an additional $500 to the school's math or science department. The schools are notified in January and every April the schools are contacted of the winning teacher!Cheryl Garcia - cagarci@sandia.gov
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