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NSTA and NCTM Select 2018 STEM Teacher Ambassadors

  • 07/12/18

Arlington, Va. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) announced the selection of 10 math and science teacher leaders from across the country to serve as 2018 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Teacher Ambassadors. The program aims to expand the teacher leader’s knowledge of key K–12 STEM education issues and hone their interpersonal skills so that they can communicate important messages more effectively with education stakeholders.

“We look forward to offering opportunities throughout the year for the Ambassadors to share their stories with influencers and thought leaders.”

“At the heart of the NSTA/NCTM STEM Teacher Ambassador program are dedicated teacher leaders who have thoughtful insights to contribute to the national education dialogue,” said Dr. David Evans, NSTA Executive Director. “During their ambassadorship, the STEM Teacher Ambassadors will work with various education stakeholders to lend their voice and unique classroom perspective to bring greater awareness about the importance of high-quality STEM education. We are proud of this year’s group of STEM Teacher Ambassadors and look forward to working with them.”

“As the groups that represent the interests of math and science educators, we share a mission to provide them with a voice,” said Ken Krehbiel, NCTM Executive Director. “We look forward to offering opportunities throughout the year for the Ambassadors to share their stories with influencers and thought leaders.”

The Ambassadors—all recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST)—participated in an intensive communications, media, and policy training created by NSTA and NCTM designed to expand the classroom teacher voice at the local, state, and national levels.

During the weeklong training in Washington, D.C. the Ambassadors met with thought leaders to discuss major issues including key federal STEM programs, professional learning and growth, equity, standards, and assessments. They received rigorous media training and learned how to conduct media interviews and write op-eds; communicate more effectively and deliver important messages to the public; communicate new research results in STEM education; engage with local and state officials; and use social media to amplify messaging.

This year’s cohort of teacher leaders was chosen from a pool of more than 125 PAEMST winners. The Ambassadors were selected on the basis of several criteria, including showing evidence of teacher leadership; a solid background in education; and displaying a strong interest in growing as a professional STEM educator.

More information about the program and a complete list of the 2018 STEM Teacher Ambassadors can be found here.

This program is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1554059. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

About NSTA

The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence in science teaching and learning, preschool through college. NSTA’s membership includes approximately 50,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business representatives, and others involved in science education.

About the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the public voice of mathematics education, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for each and every student through vision, leadership, professional development and research. With 60,000 members and more than 230 Affiliates, it is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving mathematics education in prekindergarten through grade 12. NCTM is dedicated to ongoing dialogue and constructive discussion with all stakeholders about what is best for students and envisions a world where everyone is enthused about mathematics, sees the value and beauty of mathematics, and is empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords.

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