Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners!
Each year our organization seeks to honor those among us who have contributed in a beneficial way to the improvement of science education in the state of Massachusetts. Consider nominating a colleague who has met the criteria below.
Know an amazing educator?
Read through the descriptions for the different awards below, then nominate that wonderful person! Nominations are due by Sept 24, 2026. Contact Laura Carlin at awards@massscienceteach.org with any questions.
Dawn Sather Exemplary New Teacher Award
Award Description
*Membership in MAST is not a requirement. *In the first 3 years of the teaching profession and currently teaching science. *Noticed for remarkable achievement, accomplishment, and promise as a science educator.
2025 Winners
Alex Cattani, Advanced Math and Science Academy, Marlborough Kristina Marashio, Peabody High School, Peabody
Russell P.Stanhope Distinguished Friend of Science
Award Description
*Non-member of MAST, but MAST membership is not a disqualifier *Works with science educators in Massachusetts *High visibility in science education *Promotes being a “friend” to the science community – strives to work collaboratively in his/her mission
2025 Winner
Sarah Fogelman, Boston College
Joann Blum Inspiration in Environmental Education
Award Description
*The recipient should be a K-8 teacher who inspires their children to see science in the natural world around them. *Membership in MAST is not a requirement for the award. *The recipient will receive one year's complimentary membership in MAST (new or renewal).
2025 Winners
Andrea Morrell, E.W. Thurston Middle School, Westwood Jason Young, Ashburnham-Westminster Public Schools
County Science Educator of the Year Awards
Award Description
Hold a current membership in the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST) and has been an active member one year prior. Have a past history of being an active, contributing member of national, state, and/or local science teacher organizations.
Award Description Cont.
Have provided a leadership role in promoting and advancing the cause of quality science education among his/her peers. Have been active in promoting and advancing the cause of quality science education among students in the schools.
Dukes County
Natalie Munn, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Oak Bluffs
Middlesex County
Rebecca Audette, Hawthorne Brook Middle School, Townsend
Middlesex County
Jessica MacManus, The Meadowbrook School, Weston
Norfolk County
Lauren Saniuk, Braintree High School, Braintree
Norfolk County
Pooja Tiwari, CATS Academy, Braintree
MAST State Science Educator of the Year
Award Description Cont.
*Active or retired teacher *Significant accomplishment in science education, locally, and statewide *Role model in science education for other educators
2025 Winner
Keith Wright, Hoosac Valley High School, Cheshire
Massachusetts Science Educators Hall of Fame
Click below to learn more and nominate someone to the Mass Science Educators Hall of Fame.