The Maine Science Teachers Association (MSTA) invites you to submit a proposal for MSTA’s 2024 Science For All Conference on Saturday, April 27th at Blueberry Cove 4H Learning Center located in St. George, Maine. Apply Here -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYs05MrOvDIansKVw-0-vqUxw3rhE-_ESYzs1RjzSowa531A/viewform?usp=sf_link Proposal Requirements Proposals are due by January 5 and notifications will be sent starting February 1 We welcome proposals of both […]
Science Spotlight
Maine public hearing for the revised science standards Oct. 30th!
Dear MSTA members, As you may know the Science and Engineering Standards are under review for the state of Maine, a process which happens every 5 years. At this point they have been revised and are now open for public comment on the proposed changes. Your voice is critical in […]
2023 MSTA Award Recipients: Christine Anderson-Morehouse & Andrea and Patrick Conley
Philip Marcoux Award Recipient & Louis P. Lambert Award Recipient Congratulations to the 2023 MSTA Philip Marcoux Award Recipient: Christine Anderson-Morehouse & Louis P. Lambert Award Recipients: Andrea and Patrick Conley, fourth-grade teachers for the Saco School Department
Semifinalists for 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year Announced
Eight Maine educators were announced today as the state semifinalists for the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year. These distinguished educators, who are members of the 2023 County Teacher of the Year cohort, embody the dedication, innovation, and leadership that are hallmarks of Maine’s outstanding classroom teachers. As representatives of their […]
Lacey Todd
* She teaches 5th-grade science students at Mountain Valley Middle School, in RSU 10, serving the communities of Mexico, Rumford, Hartford, Sumner, Buckfield, Hanover, Roxbury * Holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in Music from the University of Maine at Farmington; a Master of Science […]
Maine Educators Named State Finalists in 2023 Presidential Awards for Mathematics and Science Teachers (PAEMST)
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce four Maine educators who have been recommended to national selection committees for the 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program for grades 7-12. PAEMST is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of science, technology, engineering, […]
Rob Ripley
January 2022 Rob is a committed teacher to his 6th graders at Harrison Elementary. He works to keep kids engaged and learning science through hands-on activities such as dissecting a cow’s heart, and often teaches outdoor lessons. His students feel like science is fun. He connects with kids throughout his […]
Sarah Williams, Phippsburg Elementary School Grade 3
Sarah is an incredibly creative, inspiring and motivating 3rd grade teacher focused on bringing science to life for her students! Sarah is currently collaborating with the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance piloting a 3rd grade unit as part of the PeBLES2 project (Place-Based Learning for Elementary Science at Scale). The […]