Each year, STAT is proud to recognize excellence in and dedication to the field of science education through its annual award program. A committee of STAT members reviews all applications and selects award recipients to be recognized during the annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST), presented by STAT.

The 2024 STAT Statewide Award recipients are: 

• Outstanding Elementary Science Teacher of the Year: Amy McElroy, Barbers Hill ISD
• Outstanding Secondary Science Teacher of the Year: Faryal Shaukat, Ed.D., Pasadena ISD
• Distinguished Leadership in Science Education Award Recipient: Rocco Williams, Fort Worth ISD

The 2024 recipients will be formally honored and recognized during the general session of CAST24, November 14–16 in San Antonio.

Meet the 2024 STAT Statewide Award Recipients