To provide opportunities for educators of all kinds to  learn more about aquatic resources. To experience first-hand opportunities that are available to  educators and students in the field of aquatic and marine science. To network with other educators and resource professionals  from formal and informal teaching backgrounds.

2006 Outstanding Aquatic Educator

  • Padgett Kelly (Middle Tennessee)
  • Courtney Thompson (East Tennessee)

2007 Outstanding Aquatic Educator

  • Becky Cox (West Tennessee)
  • Donna Tompkins (East Tennessee)

2008 Outstanding Aquatic Educator

  • Kathy DeWein (Middle Tennessee)
  • Gale Stanley (East Tennessee)

Mini-Grant Winner

  • April Qualls, 5th Grade, Benton County Schools

 

At the Spring Conference, TEAMS will present an ‘Outstanding Aquatic Educator’ Award
to an aquatic educator in each region of Tennessee.


Nominees should be individuals who:

  • Are K-12 classroom teachers or non-traditional educators
  • Demonstrate a commitment to marine education
  • Excel as educators
  • Develop and use innovative aquatic education materials
  • Share information with colleagues
  • Promote aquatic education professionally

Please provide the following information about the nominee:

  • Name of nominee
  • Email address of nominee
  • Nominee’s position
  • Describe the nominee’s background
  • Briefly describe what significant contributions the nominee has made to aquatic education
  • Briefly describe how the nominee’s accomplishments reflect the award

Please provide the following information about yourself

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Position

Please submit nominations to :

Tighe Forrester
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Road
Gatlinburg , TN 37738

forrester@ripleys.com