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2024 STOM Award Winners


President's Citation

The STOM President's Citation recognizes a leader who has had a strong effect on the president.

Amanda Bruckerhoff
Two Mile Elementary, Columbia Public Schools


Champion of Science Award

The Champion of Science award recognizes an individual, a business, or an organization that promotes and supports science education.

Kelli Best-Oliver
LitShop


Charles R. Granger Legacy Award

The Charles R. Granger Legacy award recognizes someone who has a history of promoting science education throughout their career and has made substantial contributions to the science education community.

Susan German
DESE


Science Cultivator Award

The science cultivator award recognizes a teacher who exemplifies excellence in agricultural studies.

Dr. Pamela Lester
University City School District


Robin Kyles Trailblazer Award

The Robin Kyles Trailblazer award recognizes a teacher who promotes a love of science by working with diverse and under-resourced populations.

Tonji Stringfellow
Gateway MST, Saint Louis Public Schools

Robin was the educator that reminds us that each teacher is meant to have a massive impact. At their core, children are not meant to be common- they were born to be meteorites, darting across space and time, leaving their mark as they crash into everything. You might see a crater, but Robin would remind you that the crater means something amazing happened right there; an enduring impact that shook the whole world.

Just as Donovan Livingston once said, Robin knew that injustice is telling students they are stars without acknowledging the night that surrounds them. She knew that high expectations are the answer. Teachers who have higher expectations influence students to perform better. This has the potential to begin a domino effect that touches many areas of their lives and ultimately helps them to achieve their purpose.



    2023 Awardees recognized at NSTA Kansas City on October 26-28


    2022 STOM Award Winners

    Excellence in Science Teaching Award

    Ms. Sarah Carter (Elementary)
    Rose Acres Elementary School, Pattonville School District

    Ms. Tracy LaRose (Secondary)
    Seckman Middle School, Fox School District


    Champion of Science Award

    Dr. Christine Royce
    Shippensburg University


    Charles R. Granger Legacy Award

    Ms. Betsy O'Day
    Retired Educator


    Robin Kyles Trailblazer Award

    Mr. Caleb Smith
    Nance Elementary, Saint Louis Public Schools



    2021 STOM Award Winners
    Virtual award ceremony

    Champion of Science Award

    presented to The Saint Louis American Newspaper

    Pre-Service/New Teacher Award

    presented to Ashton Ratliff of Verona R-7
    The Pre-Service/New Teacher award recognizes a pre-service or new teacher who demonstrates potential for exemplary K-12 science teaching at the beginning of their career.

    Technology Innovator Award
    presented to Megan Lilien of The Mizzou Academy
    The 2021 Technology Innovator award recognizes a teacher who creates student success in virtual learning.

    Excellence in K-12 Science Teaching Award
    presented to Tasha Moss of Hazelwood
    presented to Thomas Laybourn of Northwest R-1

    Robin Kyles Trailblazer Award
    presented to Rhonda Stovall of Saint Louis Public Schools

    Charles R. Granger Legacy Award
    presented to STOM's first recipient, Dr. Charles R. Granger

    Presidential Citation Award
    presented to Kristen McKinney by STOM President, Olga Hunt

    NSTA Awards

    NSTA offers awards that provide teachers with money for their classrooms and that help defray costs to attend the NSTA National Conference. Check them out by clicking HERE.

    Science Teachers of Missouri 2024

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