The STEM Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Kemin Industries.
Northwest Region
Susan Oehlertz
K-12 Technology Integrationist and Computer Science Teacher
Pocahontas Area Community School District
Pocahontas, IA
North Central Region
Jamie Pudenz
Agricultural Science Teacher
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg, IA
Northeast Region
Donna Schmitt
Technology Teacher
Carver Elementary School
Dubuque, IA
Southwest Region
Adam Cox
Science Teacher
Woodbine Community Schools
Woodbine, IA
South Central Region
Kristen Recher
5th Grade Teacher
Northeast Elementary School
Ankeny, IA
Southeast Region
Terri Smith
Technology STEM Teacher
Central Dewitt Middle School
Dewitt, IA
Now in its eighth year, the award recognizes one full-time, licensed PreK-12 teacher from each of the six Iowa STEM regions. Each recipient is honored for their efforts to foster enthusiasm and inspire a passion for STEM that goes beyond the classroom and helps prepare students for future high demand careers.
Each recipient was nominated by a colleague, student, parent or community member before completing an application showcasing their work and curriculum.
As a recipient of the 2022 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, each educator receives $1,500 to use for their classroom and $1,500 for personal use. The six teachers will also be honored in a recognition ceremony during STEM Day at the Fair at the Iowa State Fair in August.
Additional information about the Iowa STEM Teacher Award can be found at www.IowaSTEM.org/teacheraward.