Greater Houston Section |
Excellence in High School Chemistry Teaching |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 AWARDEE
Heather Burgess, James E. Taylor High School
Award Criteria
Purpose: To provide recognition for meritorious performance in the teaching of chemistry in a high school in the Greater Houston area.
Nature: The award consists of a plaque and an Honorarium.
Establishment and Support: The Section’s high school teaching award was previously named the Aczel Award to honor the memory of Dr. Thomas Aczel, a former Chair of the Section who had a particular interest in the subject. It was initially funded by contributions made by friends and colleagues in his memory. It is now supported directly by the Section and was renamed to the Excellence in High School Chemistry Teaching Award.
Rules of Eligibility: The nominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry or a chemical science in a high school (grades 9-12) in the Greater Houston area. The nomination should clearly demonstrate as many of the following attributes as possible:
Required Nomination Components:
Criteria |
Weight (%) |
Evidence of effective teaching |
30 |
Evidence of inspiring and challenging students |
30 |
Evidence of extracurricular work within the last five years |
10 |
Evidence of self-improvement in profession within the last five years |
10 |
Evidence of active involvement in profession within the last five years |
10 |
Evidence of service to the discipline (mentorship) |
10 |
Past Award Winners
2023 - John Jamerlan, Strake Jesuit 2022 - Cindy Welch, Kingwood High School 2021 - Alicia Doffing, Memorial High School 2020 - Jennifer Notz, Jordan High School 2019 - Jamie Flint, Spring Woods High School 2018 - Lindsey Wilson, Austin High School 2017 - Theresa Delong, The Woodlands Park High School 2016 - Carolyn Ericson, Clements High School | 2015 - Christy Rajadurai, Carnegie Vanguard High School 2014 - Usha Devathosh, Jeff Davis High School 2013 - Dr. Sarwat Jafry, St.
John's School 2012 - Stephanie Raney, Jersey Village High School 2011 - Sarah Castillo, North Shore High School 2010 - Lynn Millikan, St Thomas Episcopal School 2009 - Doris Hamilton, Seven Lakes High School 2008 - Jennifer Kuhl, St. John's School |