Vernier Software & Technology Names the Winners of Its 40th Anniversary Educator Grants

Kennesha Walker of Elko Middle School in Sandston, Virginia.

Maija Benitz, PhD, of Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.

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Jana Dunbar of Westover School in Middlebury, Connecticut.

Nzola De Magalhães of Western High School in Anaheim, California.

Sonya Mansfield of W. A. Bass Alternative Learning Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Vernier was established by a former physics teacher and uses teachers at all levels of the organization. Vernier produces easy-to-use and budget-friendly science user interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With worldwide distribution to over 150 nations, Vernier data loggers are utilized by teachers and trainees from primary school to university. Vernier technology-based options enhance STEM education, boost learning, build students vital thinking skills, and support the science and engineering practices detailed in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The Vernier organization culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company supplies a family-friendly workplace.

Kristin Newton of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Saqib Hashim of Oakland High School in Oakland, California.

Morning Pruitt of Eudora High School in Eudora, Kansas.

Alexandra Boyd of Apex Friendship High School in Apex, North Carolina.

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Joseph Evans of Kent County High School in Worton, Maryland.

Kris Troha of Canby High School in Canby, Oregon.

Shelley Kozlowski of Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Georgia.

BEAVERTON, Oregon, December 13, 2021– Vernier Software & & Innovation has called the 40 receivers of its 40th anniversary educator grants. The beneficiaries– who represent a variety of grade levels and geographical areas– will each receive $1,000 in Vernier technology of their choosing, an one-year membership to Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro, and three hours of virtual professional development to further support their mentor.

Arianna Demmerly of University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Emil Barycki of Los Tules Middle School in Tulare, California.

Mindy Miller of USD 392– Osborne County Schools in Osborne, Kansas.

Vicki Johnson of Cottonwood Creek K– 8 School in Dublin, California.

Erik Buck of Lincoln Elementary in Fresno, California.

To read more about the 40th anniversary grants and beneficiaries, check out www.vernier.com/40years.

Michelle McSwigan of Keystone Oaks High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Amy Hindbaugh-Marr of Ithaca Public Schools in Ithaca, Michigan.

Carey Hancey-Shier of Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Virginia.

Pritul Patel of Tapestry Public Charter School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dave Kissack of Davenport Central High School in Davenport, Iowa.

Kristy Topalovich of Roosevelt Community Education Center in Rockford, Illinois.

Varun Paul, PhD, of Mississippi State University in Mississippi State, Mississippi.

Amy Coffey of Lyle Creek Elementary in Hickory, North Carolina.

High School.

Samantha Johnson of Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California.

Susan Rutkowsky, PhD, of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nate Raynor of Mescalero Apache School in Mescalero, New Mexico.

Pradip Misra of Bagdad High/Middle School in Bagdad, Arizona.

Keith Furstenberg of Free Home Elementary School in Canton, Georgia.

Renee Teague of Cheney High School in Cheney, Kansas.

Rebecca Gregory of Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia.

Vernier was founded by a previous physics teacher and uses educators at all levels of the organization. With worldwide circulation to over 150 countries, Vernier information loggers are utilized by teachers and students from elementary school to university. Vernier technology-based services boost STEM education, boost knowing, construct trainees crucial thinking abilities, and support the science and engineering practices detailed in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Laurie Smiley of Varsity Lakes Middle School in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

” With more than 800 total submissions, we were really blown away by the reaction we got from teachers,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & & Technology.” For 40 years, Vernier Software & & Technology has supported hands-on science expedition, and we are delighted to now support these 40 educators– from five grade schools, 8 middle schools, 23 high schools, and four colleges– as they use data-collection innovation with their students.”

Brittany Moss of Harris County High School in Hamilton, Georgia.

Tiffany Scholle of Oswego East High School in Oswego, Illinois.

Middle School.

Srividhya Sundaram of Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy in Livingston, New Jersey.

Christopher Broomall of New Smyrna Beach Middle School in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

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Julie Bodette of Saint Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

Chris Frattaroli of Shea Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona.

David Sander of Wake Forest High School in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

All the beneficiaries were chosen by a volunteer Grantee Selection Committee, which consisted of existing science and STEM teachers, specialists, and members of the Vernier tech assistance team who are previous teachers. The committee picked the beneficiaries based on various aspects, including strategies for implementing the Vernier innovation and present needs of their school.

The grantees are:.

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