We are excited to share that Katie Lindsey has been selected for the New York State Master Teacher Program for Science. As a member of this prestigious network, Katie joins a statewide cohort of high-performing STEM educators dedicated to professional growth and collaboration. To be eligible for acceptance, she demonstrated a deep understanding of her subject area, a commitment to pedagogical excellence, and a consistent record of "Effective" or "Highly Effective" annual performance ratings.
As part of her four-year commitment to the program, Katie will:
· Participate in 50+ hours of intensive, content-oriented professional development annually.
· Collaborate with peers to investigate and implement best practices in science education.
· Mentor early-career teachers to strengthen the state’s STEM pipeline.
· Receive a $15,000 annual stipend ($60,000 total) in recognition of her role as a teacher-leader.
Congratulations, Katie!
More information about the NYS Master Teacher Program can be found here: https://www.suny.edu/masterteacher/