Essex Middle School teacher, Andrew Kasprisin, has been recognized as the 2023 K-8 Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year by the Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering (VASE).
The members of the Academy believe that the remarkable achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics over the last millennium began with students who were stimulated to be curious at the elementary and high school levels. In recognition of the teacher’s crucial role in this process, VASE has established an annual award to honor outstanding STEM teachers throughout the State of Vermont.
In order to be considered for this award, nominees must demonstrate the following criteria:
Inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
Stimulate critical thinking
Have sustained excellence in teaching
Have earned the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues
Have developed innovative approaches to teaching methodology and curricula
Play an active and useful role in the community as well as in the school
Mr. Kasprisin will be presented the award by the Academy at the Middlebury College Campus on October 10, 2023.