Pasadena ISD: Morales Elementary Science Teacher Wins NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award

Press release from Pasadena ISD:

April 12, 2021

Ritu Gandhi, a science teacher at Morales Elementary, has been selected to receive the NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award.

The NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) Award recognizes outstanding K-12 science teachers who are dedicated to serving their students and the community by providing a top-notch education in science. Award winners will receive $10,000, along with national recognition at several virtual award ceremonies.

“We are thrilled that Ritu is receiving this much-deserved recognition,” said Lisa Haws, principal of Morales Elementary. “She is a fabulous science teacher and we are proud that she is representing Morales in such an exemplary way.”

The (NSTA) was founded in 1944. Since that time, the organization has grown to 40,000 members and is the largest organization in the world dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, according to the organization’s website.

“Congratulations to all of the award winners on their success,” said Elizabeth Allan, NSTA President, in a press release announcing the award winners. “Each one of these incredible educators has repeatedly gone above and beyond their role as a teacher to inspire their students and help them move towards a brighter future.”

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