Nominate a Teacher for Air Force Association STEM Award

The Air Force Association (AFA) is a non-profit organization that supports strong aerospace power to further national security interest. As a part of this mission, the AFA recognizes the value of students getting a strong foundation in STEM subjects. The purpose of the award program is to recognize classroom teachers for their accomplishments and achievements in exciting K-12 students about STEM and preparing them to use and contribute to tomorrow’s technologies. The application process involves the school submitting the following information by Feb. 28 to Keith Morgan, Horner AFA Chapter, VP for Aerospace Education at kwmorgan@hotmail.com:

• A one-page narrative of the teacher’s accomplishments and achievements in support of STEM and the impact of these activities on the students.
• Optional three pages of newspaper articles, other documents, and/or photos that include the teacher with students completing STEM activities (ensure students in photos have media release permission for use).
• A letter of recommendation/support from a school official, principal or higher.

The Teacher of the Year receives $250, Certificate of Excellence, AFA Padfolio, Chapter Teacher of the Year Pin, a complimentary Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Membership sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol and the chance to compete at the state and national level.

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