York Prep School Science Teacher Receives National Research Prize
York Prep congratulates Science teacher Nicole Grimes! The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) has selected Ms Grimes’ research paper, “Exploring multiple outcomes: Using co-generative dialogues and co-teaching in a middle school science classroom,” for Award V: Implications of Research for Educational Practice. She received a plaque from ASTE at the 2010 Annual ASTE International Conference in Sacramento this January along with a $1,000 check.
January 26, 2010 — York Prep congratulates Science teacher Nicole Grimes! The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) has selected Ms Grimes’ research paper, “Exploring multiple outcomes: Using co-generative dialogues and co-teaching in a middle school science classroom,” for Award V: Implications of Research for Educational Practice. She received a plaque from ASTE at the 2010 Annual ASTE International Conference in Sacramento on January 16th, 2010, along with a $1,000 check. In addition, the paper will appear in a Springer book entitled Co-teaching in International Contexts, which is the awards issue of the ASTE Newsletter to be published this spring.
“I am beyond shocked yet thrilled at this honor,” said Ms. Grimes. Ms. Grimes looks forward to undertaking her doctoral defense in the very near future.
Ms. Grimes is an asset to York Prep School and her work in the classroom helps York Prep Students develop a competitive advantage in the sciences. Ms. Grimes received the award as part of her ongoing doctoral studies at the Graduate Center, the City University of New York (CUNY) where she is a full-time Ph.D student in the urban education program.
About ASTE. The Association for Science Teacher Education is a non-profit professional organization composed of over 800 members from countries across the globe. The mission of the ASTE is to promote excellence in science teacher education world-wide through scholarship and innovation. About York Prep School. A private coeducational and independent college preparatory day school offering a traditional curriculum for grades 6-12 with a challenging yet supportive atmosphere enhanced by the diversity of New York City. York Prep School is one of Manhattan’s top private schools encouraging diversity and academic achievement in a supportive private school environment. More information can be found at www.yorkprep.org
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