The Utah Science Teachers Association (USTA) has named Weber State University physics professor Adam Johnston the 2010 Outstanding University Science Educator for his efforts to improve science education in kindergarten through college.
Johnston is co-founder and organizer of Science Education at the Crossroads, an interactive conference in which science teachers can report on science education research. On the Weber faculty since 1997, Johnson worked with elementary school teachers to help them develop better science education techniques through programs like the Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning.
"Adam's continued energy and devotion to bettering science teaching at all levels, and his work with K-12 educators, make him a deserving recipient of this award," said John Taylor, a USTA officer and biology professor at Southern Utah University.
Johnston and other outstanding science educators are to be honored Friday at the USTA's conference at Thanksgiving Point.
Honorees are:
Outstanding 7th Grade Integrated Science Teacher • Bryce Jolley, Timberline Middle School
Outstanding Earth Science Teacher • Matt Woolley, Mountain Ridge Junior High
Outstanding 8th Grade Integrated Science Teacher • Adam Mitchell, Diamond Fork Middle School
Outstanding Biology Teacher • Kathi Byerline, Oquirrh Hills Middle School
Friends of USTA • John Vanderford, Utah State University
Dick Peterson lifetime achievement award • John Gardner, CUSEF
Marv Tolman lifetime achievement award • Marilyn Bulkley
Outstanding Higher Education Teacher • Adam Johnston, Weber State University
Outstanding Physics Teacher • Todd Summerhays, Olympus High School
Glencoe Teacher of the Year • Yevgeny Pevzner, Kearns Junior High School
Outstanding Elementary teachers • Patti White, Morningside Elementary School, and Melody Anderson, Wellington Elementary —
Science teacher association selects2010's top educators
Honorees are:
Outstanding 7th Grade Integrated Science Teacher • Bryce Jolley, Timberline Middle School
Outstanding Earth Science Teacher • Matt Woolley, Mountain Ridge Junior High
Outstanding 8th Grade Integrated Science Teacher • Adam Mitchell, Diamond Fork Middle School
Outstanding Biology Teacher • Kathi Byerline, Oquirrh Hills Middle School
Friends of USTA • John Vanderford, Utah State University
Dick Peterson lifetime achievement award • John Gardner, CUSEF
Marv Tolman lifetime achievement award • Marilyn Bulkley
Outstanding Higher Education Teacher • Adam Johnston, Weber State University
Outstanding Physics Teacher • Todd Summerhays, Olympus High School
Glencoe Teacher of the Year • Yevgeny Pevzner, Kearns Junior High School
Outstanding Elementary teachers • Patti White, Morningside Elementary School, and Melody Anderson, Wellington Elementary
