Alabama launches historic Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Act
Ambitious legislation, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey, offers enhanced pay structure to attract math and science teachers from across the Southeast
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ With the stroke of a pen at the Alabama State Capitol, Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 6, signed into law the Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Act, legislation designed to fill each and every Alabama school with credentialed math and science teachers in grades 6-12. Under this law, highly qualified middle and high school math and science teachers could earn up to an additional $20,000 annually.
The School Board unanimously approved on April 12 to implement a $5,000 annual supplement for teachers who become certified with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Linda Foster, human resources supervisor, said a teacher who is certified with the National Board has inquired about teaching in the Franklin County School System.
However, she said the most the system would pay is $46,207, including a 2.5 percent salary increase the board is considering.
Foster said the School System could be losing out to other systems that pay bonuses for national certification.
The National Board is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1987 that develops and maintains advanced standards for educators and offers a national, voluntary assessment â National Board Certification, based on NBPTS standards.
Christine Cook Named Milton Hershey School s 2021 Alumna of the Year
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Christine Cook ’81 recognized for her service in early childhood education
Cook said MHS enhanced her life in more ways than she could have imagined and gives credit to the role models she idolized as a student. HERSHEY, Pa. (PRWEB) May 04, 2021 Milton Hershey School® has named Christine (Brennan) Cook ’81 as the 2021 Alumna of the Year in recognition for her 35-year career teaching kindergarten at MHS.
“It is with great pride I award Chris Cook ’81 with this year’s Alumna of the Year award,” said MHS President Pete Gurt ’85. “The first woman to graduate from MHS, Chris has dedicated much of her life and career to serving the students and alumni of MHS, and she continues to be a great role model for the Milton Hershey School family.”
WVPB Heather Puglisi was presented WVPB s Above And Beyond excellence-in-teaching award this week at Warwood Elementary in Wheeling, West Virginia. She received a monetary award, our signature Blenko blue apple paperweight, a certificate of recognition, and a host of other special gifts made possible by the sponsorship of Advantage Technology.
Heather Puglisi, a second-grade teacher from Ohio County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Award, which recognizes excellence and creativity in West Virginia teachers.
Mrs. Puglisi was presented the award this week at Warwood Elementary in Wheeling, West Virginia. She won the award in March, but COVID-19 precautions delayed the presentation where she received a monetary award, our signature Blenko