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61 OHIO SCHOOLS AND 672 TEACHERS RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S THOMAS EDISON AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM EDUCATION

Advance for release August 22, 2018

Columbus, OH (August 22, 2018) . . . The Ohio Academy of Science today selected 61 Ohio schools and 672 teachers to receive The Governor's Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for their accomplishments during the 2017-2018 school year. Each school will receive a special Governor's Award certificate, and each teacher will receive a complementary membership to The Ohio Academy of Science. The Technology Division of the Ohio Development Services Agency funded the program.

The criteria for the Thomas Edison Award for Excellence are: (1) to conduct a local science fair with twelve or more students, (2) qualify two or more of these students for one of the Academy's 17 district science days, (3) have students participate in at least one or more youth science opportunities beyond the classroom such as State Science Day, Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair, Science Olympiad, B-Wiser, visits to museums, mentorship programs, and extended field trips and other structured STEM-related youth activities, (4) convince external STEM professionals how and to what extent the school’s program met the Academy’s definition of STEM education. The Ohio Academy of Science defines STEM education as both the mastery and integration of science technology, engineering, and mathematics for all PK-12 students. It incorporates scientific inquiry and technological design through student-focused, project-based curricula to develop skills of communication, teamwork/collaboration, creativity/innovation, critical thinking and problem solving.

First established in 1985, the Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards recognizes Ohio schools and teachers who stimulate scientific student research and technological design and extend opportunities beyond traditional classroom activities. “These schools and teachers clearly promote and encourage student-focused, inquiry-based, science research.”, said Michael E. Woytek, the Academy’s CEO. Woytek went on to say, “each of the awardees demonstrates a commitment to providing hands-on learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting, and they value the rigor of competing at District and State Science Day”.

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Ohio Schools and Teachers Receive Governor's Thomas Edison STEM Education Awards p.2 — August 22, 2018

The Ohio Academy of Science initiated this educational partnership program in cooperation with The Office of The Governor and The Technology Division of The Ohio Development Services Agency to recognize schools and teachers for excellence in STEM education and scientific student research.

More than 30 professionals ─ broadly representing STEM employers from business,

industry, government, and academia ─ evaluated the applications in a review process.

About The Ohio Academy of Science

Founded in 1891, The Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) is a membership-based, volunteer-

driven, not-for-profit organization. The Academy is the leading organization in Ohio to foster curiosity, discovery, innovation, and problem-solving skills in Ohio. OAS members are as diverse as the science taking place in Ohio, and our programs support science from pre-college and college students through scientific professionals. For more information about the OAS, please visit its website at http://www.ohiosci.org

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2018 Roster of Governor’s Awards CITY SCHOOL TEACHER(S) Akron Buchtel Community Learning Center Colin Grindall Janice Thurman Heather Hinkle Shelia Gauvreu Rebecca Butler Liz Mullen Jon Stafford Meredith Cole Leeda Shokalook Kristy Nelson Logan Mullet Julia Grabosky Lynn Webb Terence Wise Elizabeth Terril Ellet HS Ann Rose Terry Cicero Daniel Freeman Katherine Givens Keith Cubbedge Angela Demchak Conni Coon Tammy Manno Dr. John Guidubaldi William Stone Ellen Sorm Blake Beluscak Firestone Community Learning Center Maginel Hipsley Scott Westphal Krista Bowden Dan Spak Christine Milcetich Penny Porter Josh Oldham Miller South Visual&Performing Arts Laura Valendza Tina Lattimer Ruth Roope Tracey Visco Shannon Kotradi Megan Houk Laura Feltman Vanessa Roberts National Inventor's Hall of Fame MS Chelsea Nicolino Lesley Trendell Jason Reitz Keri Rusinko Katie Beal Angica Weaver Brett Beebe Christine Justiss-Simon Donna Wojcik

Akron National Inventor's Hall of Fame MS Sherry Hankinson Karen Brandt Susan Hall Jennifer Fillmore Ed Garcia Elizabeth Bugner Ellen Beldean Felicia Campbell Julie Demangeont Perkins Pringle Rachandra Decatur National Inventor's Hall of Fame STEM HS Mike Palumbo Gabrielle Tournoux Sharon Kaffen Matthew York Cassandra Hanna Zach Griffith Katie Metcalf Nate Cohen Alyssa Bridenthal Alana Treen Bill Metcalf Maureen Popa Jun Chen Travis McCown Qing Liang Dina Popa Antonio Preston Tanner Hughes Sam Appleby Brody Rauschenberger Erica Flemmer Theresa Gadomski Brenda Leighton Kay Dreslinski Christine Howard Ben Graber Sammy Al Doory Megan Houk Athens Athens MS April Stewart Mary Ann Hopple Ellen Kroutel Nathan White Kimberly Shuster Stephanie List Laurie Camiptelli Avon Holy Trinity Christina Juhl Patricia Sas Nicole Castrigano Greg Fesz Stephanie Reddy Laura Waltos Sharon Lynch Nancy Wild Sandy Gorenc Jean Spinazze Jen Hess Amy Akosi

Bay Village St Raphael Andrea Ruda Carla Licastro Michelle Wise Amy Hoffmeister Lyndsay Moro Bellbrook Bellbrook MS Jennifer St. Pierre Kim Lord Lisa Bakita Allie Bisignani Debi Schwieterman Cathy St. Pierre Emily Cline Kyle Ferguson Canton Oakwood MS Allyson Sederland Chris Donahue Brittany Norman Laura Schmidt Charles Julian Ashley Kessler Dave Limbaugh Ed Keoshian Michelle Hahn Paul Cotton Megan McElrath Brian Richeson Lauren Sturiale Michael Herstich Scott Laughman Tyler Adkins Zachary Marzilli Sarah Rasul Carol Raff Bryan Jones Samantha Burchfield Matt Carpenter Beth Waseity Jeanette Garcia Casstown Miami East HS Shelly Bair Beck Weldy Marie Carity David Scott Chagrin Falls The University School George Johnston Mitch Strachan Gayle Hammer Terry Harmon Laura Dykes Karen Axelrod Amy Wujnovich Peter Sweeney Mike Smith Erik Bunce Jim Seibyl Susan McClellon Sara Laux Jason Dyke Robin Ketcham

Chardon Notre Dame School Trisha Heller Martie Hays Wendi O’Brien Stacey Modarelli Kathy Biro Elizabeth Looman Jennifer Wachob Cathy Zink Sr. Barbara Soplata Halle Davis Colleen Musial Casie Long Steve Cavolo Debbie Mulhall Lisa Petryszyn Juli O’Connel Chris Nemecek Cara Niksa Chesterland West Geauga HS Aly Ledman Alan Duncan Mike Sustin Sandy Kulp Mike Taurasi Scott Raines Stephanie Meyer Kristin Gegory Chillicothe Bishop Flaget Hillery Kennedy Tina Haller Mindy Martin Courtney Maxwell Linda Kerr Maria Polacek Christina Kessler Julie Beatty Christy Fay Danielle McDaniel Kim Leeth Nancy Ames Carrie Hill Debbie Fyffe Dianne Cryder Barb Nowlin Terrina Fahnestock Chelsea Irvin Unioto ESSCOPES Academy Jenni Domo Zane Trace HS Jason Clark John Scott Zane Trace MS Dennis Foreman Melissa Payton Brooke Detty

Cincinnati Anderson HS David Brandon Louise Keep Justin Good Emily Dorsey Leslie Porter Jeff Rodriguez Courtney Snider Troy Spitzmueller Holly Lowden Archbishop McNicholas HS Regina Goines Mary Dennenan Deborah Bonekamp John Chadwell Cathryn Lest Jolene Esz Jonathan Spurlock Horizon Science Academy Hamit Yilmaz Turpin HS Erin Berling Carmen Venditto Caitlin Hickman Lindsay Burton Corey Mullins Petter Hoying Cleveland Academy of St Bartholomew Laine Pagan Jennifer Muro Amy Schneider Terri Barlow Susan Tepfenhart Patty Rocco Mary Christoff Megan Bricker Cathy Edmonds Deena Brennan Romy Patroff Pamela Wysocki Angela Guerrieri Laura Cole James Dichtl Sarah Balderson Karyn Rodems Karen Peterkoski Cleveland Hts Beaumont School Kari Shick Samiha Oskander Tara Limestoll Anna Eaton Simon Maters Anna Hoelzel Stephanie Moran Adelaide Landoll Ann Wojnar Gretchen Santo Ela Winkler Mike Pettek Columbus Horizon Science Academy MS Nuri Korganci Cuyahoga Falls Roberts MS Amanda Bonds

Dayton Bishop Leibold E & W Campus Elise Myers Nancy Jeanmougin Melissa Thomas Stephanie Gosser Becky Cornett Jen Schwertman Eric DiMario Cheryl Fahrig Chris Kemper Jill Klimaski Sarah Lesiak Linda Hallinan Beth Allaire Becky Kondritz Carroll HS Martha Carter Andy Farrell Mike Lakin Mary Ollier Laura Wright Christina O'Malley Richard Schaefer Laurie Fuhr Caroline Dickey Diane Keller Todd Tayloe Horizon Science Academy Dayton Derrick Fox Oktay Ince Melissa Shafer Omer Kaleli Elyria St Jude Meghan Bickett Kasey Puskas Megan Schmul Diana Kirkpatrick Steffany Congelio Aubrey Robertson Susan Mochovina Mike Kriesen Eric Kasper Kathy Tollett Meg Milchen Jen Rowe Molly Hibler Tanya Pallardy Alyssa Jensen Chryssa Muenchausen Mary Jane Leonowich Holly Arra Jessica Pardee Fairborn Baker MS Rick O'Bleness Tiffany Andrews Carrie Bell Sonya Walker Dwight Bartlett Beverly Stambaugh Jeff Barr Chris Henson

Gates Mills St Francis Of Assisi Shannon Hansel Robin Zullo Mary Kay O'Malley Susan Previte Donna Flynt Nichole Luff Eileen Klear Ann-Marie Camputaro Linda Favorite Danielle Siracusa Therese Barrett Linda Adams Nicol Drucker Maureen Kilroy Kristen Dahlhofer Gina Biats Highland Heights St Paschal Baylon Anna Peko Carrie Hanus Iryna L. Kulick Michelle Longano Laura Yanick Joanne McMurdo Stephanie Leffler Joan Lorber Kristen Polantz-Miller Carol Jansky Vera Marti Kristian Martinson Diane Raguz Holly Herald Kathy Baka Dani Alan Elizabeth Uzzo Mary Curtis Kettering Archbishop Alter HS Chris Untener Michelle Denney Jaclyn Helt Heidi Cuticchia Michael Thuente Jennifer Butler Michelle Popp Debbie Portman Jim Zimmerman Randy Reeder Jack Andersen Lancaster Fairfield Christian Academy JT Burcham Stacey Rauch Barry Garrett Kelli Frye Chris Hawks Mark Bowers Cynthia Rogers Cathy Barthelmas Jennifer Lach Stacie Hopple Kelly Pevec Amber Farmer Brenda Fischer

Lancaster St Mary Anita Yaple Liberty Twp Mother Teresa Catholic Karen Geiger Lisa Hollstegge Lauren Austin Amenda Ocariz Lorain Horizon Science Academy Hasan Savas Serdar Muhammetberdiyev Medina St Francis Xavier Christa Borling Christina Bresnahan Kathy Jo Fronk Amanda Plute-Schlitter Diane Salamon Cindy Gerity Stephanie Novicky Pam Bugner Mike Eleo Amy Evrard Gail Reynolds Monica Corman Gideon Nocero Stephanie Baker Jane Unsdorfer N Ridgeville St Peter Meg Harasym Linda Karr Eileen Geiger Kathy Hepp Andrea Byrne Donna Krupka Ann Marie Hice Niki Sherman Holly Trampush Donna Stano Becky Essenmacher Nicole Pozega Roger Brooks Janis Van Dyke Ottawa Hills Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior HS Diane Darbek Patty Dowd Tony Torio Tim Adkins Jeremy Nixon Mary Kate Hafemann Liz Puskala Nicole Silvers Paul Genzman Joan Keckler Dan Feuerstein Gerry Davis Michael Leeds Parma Hts Incarnate Word Academy Claire Kovacs Mary Beth Schram Cindy Rossman Karen Micheli Michelle Brezina Allison Klutarich

Sidney Holy Angels Nicole Pence Tony Wagner Gwen Stiver Carrie O'Leary Lehman Catholic HS Dennis Maas Sr. Ginny Scherer Tracy Hall Kevin Cameron Leah Bertke Solon St Rita Lori Foster Teja Novak Michelle Czernec Barbara Wilson Matthew Richards Cristina Bohning Springfield Northeastern HS Christina Wilbur Ridgewood School Melanie Clark Leslie Goshia Patricia Williams-Chase Beth Hearlihy Daniel Metzger St Clairsville East Richland Christian School Jane Powell Steubenville Bishop John King Mussio Central JS Sandy Morelli Julie Gonzalez Sunbury Big Walnut Intermediate Michael Wion Bob Keep Wendy Austin Michael Stone Rina Hoge Casey Wright Megan Massingill Karen Bodker Sarah Wadsworth Stacey Hamilton Terrace Park Terrace Park ES Heather Alexander Tipp City L T Ball Intermediate ES Brett Elliott Carmella Lammers Deb Haas Susan Clodfelter Beth Hanes Kem Fischer Amanda Jessup Molly Sanders Amy Grescowle Tipp City Tippecanoe MS Brad Koopman Karl Stanbery Dale Bonifas Curt Eral Abbi Hohenstein Cassie Schoch Toledo Trinity Lutheran Jess Thacker David Tracey Diane Love Marianne Gordon

W Union West Union ES Wendi Calvert Sherri Edington Emily Collett Sarah Covert Ashley Holsinger Tracy Fulmer Regina Boling Warsaw Warsaw ES Dawn Justice Westerville Oakstone Academy Lisa Wenzke Alyssa Hillard Phillip Mains Andy Foster Kimmy Kelly Jackie Taubman Lindsey Todd Sara Reidler Brittani Arnett Lexi Powers Will White Chris Fenner Coty Krivda Abby Fogle Kate Morrison Tricia Sheffel Jill Anderson Renee Kennedy Jonathan Hape Alyssa DeLong Lesley Reier Mike Caminiti Worthington Kilbourne MS Sarah Federanko Brian Lord Thomas Worthington HS Erica Hitzhusen Sara Quart Wilson Hill ES Laura Swabb