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Oklahoma Science Teaching AssociationEach year, the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association (OSTA) honors outstanding science educators throughout the state. These educators serve in a variety of roles, but all contribute to the advancement of science education in the state of Oklahoma.
Let's celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of our science educators who inspire and educate the next generation of scientists!
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Past Awardees
Note: Not all awards are given each year. Awards depend on nominations and applications. Awards were paused during the COVID pandemic (2020 and 2021).
2024
Science Teacher of the Year - Elementary - Kelsey Davis
Science Teacher of the Year - Middle - Holli Wade
Science Teacher of the Year - High School - Shannon Chatwin
Science Teacher of the Year - College/University - Terri Quinn
Jack Renner Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Science Education Award - DeAnn Deason
Informal Science Educator Award - Tony Pascall
Oklahoma New Horizons Award - Clayton Reynolds
Science Teacher of the Year - Elementary - Chrystal Reis
Science Teacher of the Year - Middle - Celise Curry
Science Teacher of the Year - High School - Joan Cole
Jack Renner Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Science Education Award - David Askey
Informal Science Educator Award - Becca Bornstein
2022
Oklahoma New Horizons Award - Blair Poulter
Science Teacher of the Year - Elementary - Lisa Pitts
Science Teacher of the Year - Middle - Shannon Semet
Science Teacher of the Year - High School - David Powell
Informal Science Educator Award - Andrea Melvin
2019
Oklahoma New Horizons Award - Angela Thomas
Science Teacher of the Year - Elementary - Debra Deskin
Science Teacher of the Year - Middle - Melissa Lau
Science Teacher of the Year - High School - Wayne Howard
Jack Renner Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Science Education Award - Julie Angle
2018
Oklahoma New Horizons Award - Aubrey Owen
Science Teacher of the Year - Elementary - Mendy Shepard
Science Teacher of the Year - Middle - Lise Simpson
Science Teacher of the Year - High School - Cindi Bradley
Science Teacher of the Year - University/College - Dr. Danyelle Lee
Jack Renner Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Science Education Award - Tiffany Neil