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| Meg Clark-Goldhammer |
The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) Southeastern Section named Meg Clark-Goldhammer, a third-grade teacher at Harry L. Edson Elementary School, as one of six recipients of its 2005 Outstanding Science Teachers Award. The prestigious award is given annually to New York State teachers in recognition of their dedication to science education.
“It feels very good to be recognized, to have my work validated by my colleagues,” says Clark-Goldhammer. “I love the work I do in science in the Kingston School District and all the other school districts I’ve worked in. It’s all very affirming.”
Clark-Goldhammer has worked in education as a curriculum specialist for 27 years, with 15 years at Kingston City Schools Consolidated as an MST (Math, Science, and Technology) facilitator for Grades K-6. In the 2004-2005 school year, she began teaching third grade at Edson Elementary School. At one time or another, she’s worked in every elementary school in the District. She worked for Ulster BOCES as an elementary school science mentor, as an environmental educator in New York City’s Fireboat House Environmental Center where she taught a hands-on class in energy conservation, and as an educator aboard the Sloop Clearwater.
“I really enjoyed what I was doing, but I wanted a change in venue,” the veteran teacher says. “My first year as a classroom teacher has been both challenging and very rewarding. I’m really enjoying teaching an integrated curriculum. And I have a great group of students! I’ve become very attached to my class; it will be sad for me to see them move on.”
Clark-Goldhammer earned her master’s degree in education at SUNY New Paltz in 1989 and her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Rutgers University in 1978. She has also completed 24 credit hours toward a Certificate in Educational Administration.
STANYS is New York State’s oldest and most respected professional organization of science educators. Its mission is to work with educators and communities to provide opportunities for all students to participate in and learn science.
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