USC STEAM Teacher Nationally Recognized

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA - The National School Boards Association has named Upper St. Clair School District teacher Matt Henderson as a 20 To Watch educator.

Henderson is a Boyce Middle School STEAM design teacher (the acronym stands for the study and application of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and 1:1 initiative facilitator. He was selected for the honor by a national panel of educators who are previous 20 To Watch recipients after being nominated by deputy assistant superintendent Sharon Suritsky.

“It was truly an honor just to be nominated by my administration; but, to be selected for this national award is extremely humbling,” Henderson said. “I have had such strong support for my classroom initiatives and ideas. My colleagues have been wonderful to work with and I have been blessed to have amazing teaching partners over the years who are equally excited to try new things.”

Established in 2006, the association’s 20 To Watch program identifies emerging education technology leaders who have the potential to impact the field for the next two decades.

Henderson was a middle school math teacher for 13 years before being selected as Boyce’s 1:1 initiative facilitator in 2014.

“This critical new role was essential in implementing Upper St. Clair’s 1:1 iPad deployment to all fifth and sixth graders,” Suritsky said. “Boyce Middle School teachers have begun to use 1:1 technology to customize learning, and Matt has been the key catalyst behind that important work for students.”

Photo via Upper St. Clair School District.