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To be eligible for this award, 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 guidelines are given below, and they may also be downloaded as '''[[:File:2012 ACS Division of Chemical Education Northeast Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching Guidelines.doc|this Word document]]''', or '''[http://pluto.potsdam.edu/neacswiki/images/4/4b/2012_ACS_Division_of_Chemical_Education_Northeast_Region_Award_for_Excellence_in_High_School_Teaching_Guidelines.pdf viewed as a PDF]'''.
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[[File:TracySuggs DorisZimmerman.jpg|350px|thumb|Tracy Suggs receives the NE Region High School Teaching Award at NERM 2016]]
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The purpose of this award is to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the Northeast Region.  The Northeast Region of the ACS consists of the following Local Sections in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, which include the Binghamton, Central Massachusetts, Connecticut Valley, Cornell, Corning, Eastern New York, Green Mountain, Maine, Mid-Hudson, New Haven, Northern New York, Penn-York, Rhode Island, Rochester, Syracuse, Western Connecticut and Western New York ACS Local Sections.
  
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Please submit the nomination electronically by '''June 1, 2012''' to ''d.richard.cobb_(AT)_kodak.com''.
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A nominee for this award 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 must clearly demonstrate as many of the following attributes as possible:
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==Purpose==
 
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To recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the Northeast Region.  The Northeast Region of the ACS consists of the following Local Sections in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont:
 
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[http://chemiris.chem.binghamton.edu/ACS/index.htm Binghamton], Central Massachusetts, [http://cvs-acs.sites.acs.org/ Connecticut Valley], Cornell, [http://twintiers.sites.acs.org/ Corning], [http://easternny.sites.acs.org/ Eastern New York], [http://greenmntacs.sites.acs.org/ Green Mountain], [http://maine.sites.acs.org/ Maine], [http://www.midhudsonacs.org/ Mid-Hudson], [http://www.newhaven.sites.acs.org/ New Haven], [http://www.nny.sites.acs.org/ Northern New York], Penn-York, Rhode Island, [http://rochester.sites.acs.org/ Rochester], [http://syracusesection.sites.acs.org/ Syracuse], Western Connecticut and [http://wny.sites.acs.org/ Western New York].
 
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==Nature==
 
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The Region Award consists of a cash award and a plaque.  Reasonable travel expenses to the Regional Meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.  A certificate/plaque may also be provided to the recipient’s institution for display.  In some cases, the awardee may be asked to give a keynote address and/or participate in a symposium with other teachers.  There is a requirement that we receive three (3) nominations in order for the award to be judged and presented.
 
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==Eligibility==
 
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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.  Local Sections within the Region are especially encouraged to submit nominations for the award.  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 quality of the nominee’s teaching; unusually effective methods of presentation should be emphasized;
 
*The nominee’s ability to challenge and inspire students;
 
*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;
 
*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 the pursuit of a higher degree in chemistry or a chemical science, enrollment in refresher courses and summer institutes, regular attendance at scientific meetings, membership in professional organizations, and other means of self-improvement;
 
*A willingness to keep up-to-date in the field, as evidenced by the pursuit of a higher degree in chemistry or a chemical science, enrollment in refresher courses and summer institutes, regular attendance at scientific meetings, membership in professional organizations, and other means of self-improvement;
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*Evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession.
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*Evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession
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===Required components===  
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#A complete application that consists of the '''[[:File:2012 ACS Division of Chemical Education Northeast Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching Nomination Form.doc|Nominee Information Form, the Nominator Information Form, the Nominator Recommendation]] of not more than 1,000 words submitted by the nominator according to the guidelines outlined on the Recommendation Form.
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==THE 2016 RECIPIENT OF THIS AWARD==
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#A curriculum vitae or resume that includes a list of the nominee’s honors, professional activities, and additional evidence of service to the profession.  This must be limited to no more than two pages and the activities listed must have occurred within the past five years.
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Tracy Suggs's philosophy of teaching is formed around the belief that the natural wonder inherent in children can be ignited in a high school chemistry class.
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#At least one, but not more than three, letters of support. One must be from the teacher’s current principal or supervisor. Additional letters of support 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.
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==PAST AWARD WINNERS:==
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[[File:SuzyDrureyReceivesNEastRegionTeachingAward2015.jpg|150px|thumb|Suzy Drurey receives the NE Region High School Teaching Award]]
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2004   Jamie Cucinotta (Fayetteville-Manlius High School - Manlius, NY)
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2005   Charles DiSapio (Greenwich High School - Greenwich, CT)
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2006   Brenda From (Manhattan High School for Girls - New York, NY)
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2008   Steve Lantos (Brookline High School - Brookline, MA)
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2009   Diana J. Simpson (Seton Catholic Central High School Binghamton, New York)
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2010   Joan Pease (Hall High School - West Hartford, CT)
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2012   [https://pluto.potsdam.edu/neacswiki/index.php?title=The_ACS_Division_of_Chemical_Education_Northeast_Region_Award_for_Excellence_in_High_School_Teaching&oldid=1070 David Hostage] (The Taft School, Watertown, CT)
  
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===Nomination form===
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2015   Suzy Drurey ([http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/nshs Newton South High School] - Newton, MA)
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Please download and complete the '''[[:File:2012 ACS Division of Chemical Education Northeast Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching Nomination Form.doc|nomination form]]''', and submit this by June 1, 2012 to ''d.richard.cobb_(AT)_kodak.com''.  There is also a non-editable '''[http://pluto.potsdam.edu/neacswiki/images/3/3c/2012_ACS_Division_of_Chemical_Education_Northeast_Region_Award_for_Excellence_in_High_School_Teaching_Nomination_Form.pdf PDF version]''' for viewing.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 23:10, 7 October 2016

Tracy Suggs receives the NE Region High School Teaching Award at NERM 2016

The purpose of this award is to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the Northeast Region. The Northeast Region of the ACS consists of the following Local Sections in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, which include the Binghamton, Central Massachusetts, Connecticut Valley, Cornell, Corning, Eastern New York, Green Mountain, Maine, Mid-Hudson, New Haven, Northern New York, Penn-York, Rhode Island, Rochester, Syracuse, Western Connecticut and Western New York ACS Local Sections.

A nominee for this award 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 must 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 the pursuit of a higher degree in chemistry or a chemical science, enrollment in refresher courses and summer institutes, regular attendance at scientific meetings, membership in professional organizations, and other means of self-improvement;
  • Evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession

THE 2016 RECIPIENT OF THIS AWARD

Tracy Suggs's philosophy of teaching is formed around the belief that the natural wonder inherent in children can be ignited in a high school chemistry class.

PAST AWARD WINNERS:

Suzy Drurey receives the NE Region High School Teaching Award

2004   Jamie Cucinotta (Fayetteville-Manlius High School - Manlius, NY)

2005   Charles DiSapio (Greenwich High School - Greenwich, CT)

2006   Brenda From (Manhattan High School for Girls - New York, NY)

2008   Steve Lantos (Brookline High School - Brookline, MA)

2009   Diana J. Simpson (Seton Catholic Central High School Binghamton, New York)

2010   Joan Pease (Hall High School - West Hartford, CT)

2012   David Hostage (The Taft School, Watertown, CT)

2015   Suzy Drurey (Newton South High School - Newton, MA)

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