The Governor’s Office of Education is calling for applications for the 2018 National Youth Science Camp.
Two Arizona high school seniors will be selected to attend the all-expenses-paid summer camp, which will include lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight outdoor trips into the Monongahela National Forest, and a visit to Washington, D.C.
Delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. To apply and for more information, visit apply.nysc.org
Marana superintendent receives leadership award
Doug Wilson, superintendent of the Marana Unified School District, has been named the 2018 American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year for Arizona.
The honor, from the Arizona School Administrators, is designed to recognize the outstanding leadership of active, front-line superintendents.
“It has been the greatest privilege to work in public education for the last 36 years, and I am humbled by this honor,” Wilson said. “This recognition speaks more to the quality of the people who I am surrounded by, than anything I have accomplished.”
Wilson has served as the superintendent of Marana Unified School District since July 2008.
Flowing Wells leader gets AZ superintendent award
The leader of Flowing Wells Unified School District, David Baker, has earned the 2017 Arizona School Administrators’ All Arizona Superintendent Award in the large school district category.
Baker was nominated for the honor based on his ongoing positive relations with the Flowing Wells Governing Board, students, families and community, as well as his ability to effectively plan, his leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction, and his management of district finances.
Baker has served as superintendent of Flowing Wells School District for five years.
