NYS Master Teachers demonstrate excellence in their STEM teaching, inspiring the K-12 students with whom they work; but they also enhance the quality of STEM education for many other students across the state as they share their expertise with novice teachers.
Read this tribute to Capital Region Master Teacher Annette Sebuyira written by a colleague she mentored during the challenging early years of his career as green chemistry teacher.
Girls Rock STEM at SUNY New Paltz features workshops for middle school girls and keynote speaker, Warwick Valley High School student Hannah Davis, an "Emperor Science Award" winner.
Registration open March 18-24.
Designer Genes and SciGirl Queens is a collaboration between NYSMTP, Binghamton University, Cornell University, and local businesses. Local high school students volunteer to promote enthusiasm in STEM among girls in grades 4 - 8.
Registration opens March 12.
Girls in STEM at UAlbany features a Saturday of workshops and keynote address by Dr. Kathleen Dunn, Associate Professor and Associate Head of the Nanoscience Constellation at SUNY Polytechnic. Registration now open.
Attend a free information session on Jan 9 to find out more about a unique professional development opportunity for North Country K-12 teachers of any STEM subjects.
Find out about an exciting professional development opportunity for outstanding K-12 STEM educators in the Central New York region.
Join Southern Tier Program Director and Master Teachers on Dec. 19 for an overview of the NYSMTP and application process, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Register for a free Information session
...a lot to share about their experiences as NYS Master Teachers and their thoughts about applying for this outstanding professional development opportunity for K-12 STEM Teachers!
Register for a free Information session - held across the region through January.
Attend a free info session to learn more about an outstanding Professional Development opportunity for K-12 STEM Teachers!
What is Process Oriented Guided Learning? How does a chunk of silicon become a computer chip? How can I run a "gradeless" classroom? How can I develop Calculus concepts conceptually? Explore these questions and more at a free PD event in the Finger Lakes Region.
NYS Master Teachers led presentations at NY Teachers Summits held on nine SUNY campuses statewide. At SUNY Albany, Master Teachers Anita Stabrowski and Michael Nacheman gave a presentation on how they work to integrate math and science lessons with colleague Nichole Sullivan.
Colonie Central High School Science teacher Connie Woytowich was recognized by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen as a 2017 Woman of Distinction.
Stephanie Nardozzi Reddien, an Amherst Central High School math teacher, has been named a New York State Master Teacher by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the State University of New York.
High school physics teacher Joseph Porto was recently picked for the state Master Teacher Program. The honor supports selected teachers in sharing best practices and developing new ideas on classroom instruction.
NYS Master Teachers are igniting their students’ passion for understanding climate issues and taking action to address them by bringing middle and high school students together for Climate Summits and by seeking ways to integrate climate studies across the curriculum.
No matter what he’s doing, Rob Livingston is constantly striving to get better at it. Read more about how he and other Master Teachers continually strive to be the best STEM educators for their students.
Teachers across the country grapple with the challenges of educating students about climate change. Kelli Grabowski and colleagues from the NYS Master Teacher Program got them engaged.
The NYS Master Teacher Program partnered with STANYS to bring renowned science educator Paul Andersen to New York State...to bring the new science standards to life!
All throughout New York State and across the country, we have all been influenced by a teacher….The NYS Master Teacher Program celebrates the highest-performing STEM teachers in New York.
More than 175 area girls in fourth through eighth grade are registered for this year’s Girls in STEM conference
SUNY New Paltz holds week-long 3D printing institute, giving Mid-Hudson NYS Master Teachers a chance to immerse themselves in digital design and fabrication.
Being selected and named as a New York State Master Teacher is among the highest professional honors awarded to our state’s STEM educators.
Sheena Britton and Dr. Astrid Helfant, two of Oneida High School’s finest teachers, have been recognized for their excellence and selected into the New York State Master Teacher Program.
“I’m excited about offerings that involve computer programming, computer hardware and using technology to improve instruction and help our students become active producers and sharers of content, as opposed to just passive consumers,” Cleland said.
Whitesboro Principal Kuhn honors Master Teachers and describes the benefits of the NYS Master Teacher Program by stating “We’ve always had a conscious effort with professional development, but this is really another level. It’s really the best of the best.”
Skaneateles CSD Superintendent, Ken Slentz honored the achievements of MTs Maureen Jarvis and Richard Garrett by stating “So many of our students have benefited from them over the years and I am thrilled that they have been properly recognized for their skills and attributes.”
Lisa Birchmore, who earned her Ed.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the doctoral program at Liberty University, has been honored as a New York State Master Teacher.
Congratulations to High School teachers Mary Castaldo and David Beard on being named New York State Master Teachers.
Hunter College High School leaders are delighted that Chemistry teacher and Science Research Coordinator Gilana Reiss has been recognized for her professionalism and dedication.
Northport High School math teacher Kristen Rozell said she’s always had a passion for learning new and advanced ways to teach students in the classroom. With her recent designation as a New York State Master Teacher, she’ll be able to continue that passion.
Catskill High School chemistry and physics teacher Stefanie Loomis has been named one of New York state’s Master Teachers
After nearly two decades teaching chemistry and eighth-grade science at Herkimer teacher Suemarie Simpson still enjoys that “‘aha’ moment when students make a connection.”
Two area teachers, one from Alfred-Almond and one from Hornell City Schools, have been designated NYS Master Teachers. Katherine Carretto, Alfred-Almond Regents-level science teacher, and Tanya Ross, seventh-grade science teacher at Hornell City Schools, were among 214 educators from across the state to join the NYSMTP.
New York State has named 214 master teachers to the NYSMTP, and Auburn High School science teacher, Patrick Crawford, is one of them. Crawford, who teaches AP Biology and Biomedical Science, joins three other Auburn HS science teachers – Kathleen Austin, Judith Coye, and Janet Scheffler – currently in the program.
SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson honors new Master Teachers as educators "who are dedicated to their craft, act as leaders for colleagues and other industry professionals, and incite passion for STEM learning for their students".
While the population of Greene County makes up 0.2% of New York State, our High School STEM Educators represent nearly 1% of New York State Master Teachers.
“Mr. Haviland is a great teacher and coach, and an integral part of the Troy High community,” said Troy High School Principal Joseph Mariano. Most of all, Justin is committed to advancing his craft by continually spending his summers participating in various research programs offered throughout the area.”
Five teachers in Ithaca were added to the New York State Master Teacher Program this week.
Governor and SUNY Chancellor announce 15 Mohawk Valley region educators’ acceptance to the NYS Master Teacher Program: A. Boyd, J. Bradley, C. Calenzo, R. Calenzo, S. Douglass, M. Dunn, M. Eramo, P. J
Governor announces new Mid-Hudson region Master Teachers Alonge-Watz, Belfiore, Castellano, Czechowski, Dorritie, Glancey, Hertzog, Li, Murphy, Whittaker, and Zollner.
Bridget DeMarse, NYS Master Teacher from the North Country Region, shares good advice for those interested in entering the field of education.
The New York State Master Teacher Program welcomes a host of new STEM Teachers, including 11 representing Long Island school districts.
When it comes to difference-makers in the classroom, the New York State Master Teachers are some of the best of the best in STEM education.
Program pools knowledge statewide.
Meet the first twenty-three teachers identified as NYS Master Teachers across New York’s Southern Tier when the New York State Master Teacher Program launched in 2014.
