Inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2010,
Presidential Award in Math and Science; Science-Finalist,
PBS Teachers Innovation Award in 2010,
Earthwatch Fellowship (Elephant Research) Kenya 2008,
USA Today All-USA Teaching Team in 2006,
Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold level) in 2006,
Disney Middle School Teacher Of The Year in 2004,
Time/Chevrolet Teacher of the Year in 2002,
National Board Certified in Early Adolescent Science NBCT#
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Massachusetts Hall Of Fame For Science Education