UC, Xavier and NKU Honor the Area s Outstanding Math and Science Teachers
Opening up the world of science to students is like watching them open up a gift they didnt know they wanted until they got it. Award-winning sixth grade science teacher Sharon Cross of Twenhofel Middle School
Theyre shaping the future of our children and the nation as they work on the front lines of competing in a global economy. Yet, theyre not in Washington, theyre not in the statehouse, but instead, theyre at the front of our local classrooms, fueling the interests and passions of our youngest scholars. Nine of these leaders from K-12 classrooms in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky will be honored at a special awards dinner and ceremony beginning at 6 p.m., Friday, May 11, at the Kingsgate Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati.
The Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers Awards Dinner is presented by the partnership called Conversations, Connections, Collaborations, or C3. Now in its third year, the partnership led by the presidents of UC, Xavier and Northern Kentucky University recognizes the excellence of area K-12 teachers in math and science.
UC is proud to collaborate with Xavier and NKU in this recognition of our regions teachers, says UC President Nancy L. Zimpher. Teaching is so very important to our children, their future and our collective future as a community. And math and science education is especially critical to our competitiveness, not just regionally but nationally and globally.
The teachers were nominated by their principals for not only showing extraordinary skill in the classroom, but also for their involvement in their home communities.
These are the quiet heroes who work everyday inside and outside of the classroom to teach, guide and nurture our children, our future leaders, said Xavier University President Michael Graham, S.J. Xavier University is extremely proud to play a role in recognizing the great and important work of these math and science teachers.
We are proud of all these teachers as they are changing young lives for the better, says NKU President James Votruba. They have made extraordinary contributions and are the leading ambassadors for education in our communities. Through their inspiring efforts, they develop successful students and responsible citizens. We should all salute them for this prestigious honor.
The awards will be presented to three area math teachers and six local science teachers:
Outstanding Math Teachers
- George Christoph, Pendleton County Memorial High School, Falmouth, Ky. (9th-12th grades)
- Michele Head, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Cincinnati (7th and 8th grades)
- William J. Losekamp, McNicholas High School, Cincinnati (9th-12th grades)
Outstanding Science Teachers
- Vicki Boschert, Purcell Marian High School, Cincinnati (10th-12th grades)
- Sharon Cross, Twenhofel Middle School, Independence, Ky. (6th grade)
- Jennifer P. Hickey, Willowville Elementary, Batavia, Ohio (5th grade)
- Erin Pleiman, Dayton High School, Dayton, Ky. (9th, 10th and 12th grades)
- Paul Schember, Norwood Middle School, Cincinnati (8th grade)
- Kathy Schlachter, St. Joseph Elementary School, Crescent Springs, Ky. (3rd grade)
The keynote speaker for the 2007 awards dinner is Julian M. Earls, co-chair of the Science and Mathematics Education Policy Advisory Council and former director of the NASA Glenn Research Center.
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