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FRANKLIN D. KIZER SCIENCE TEACHER AWARDS


E.C.L. Miller Science Teacher of the Year Award is given to an outstanding science teacher or sponsor of Grades 7-12. The awardee receives a trip to the next Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) Professional Development Institute with paid expenses for registration and hotel.

2012
Gerard Collins
Williamsburg Middle School
Arlington County Public Schools

2015
Barbara Bonsall Wood, Ph.D.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Fairfax County Public Schools

2016
Daniel Daglish
Sabot at Stony Point
​Private School

2019
Dawn McCoart
Washington-Liberty High School
Arlington County Public Schools

2021
Elizabeth Wood
Washington-Liberty High School
Arlington County Public Schools

2022

Distinguished Service Award
Maria Kliein
​Clover Hill High School

Teacher of Tomorrow Award
Sandra Marr
Collegiate School

2023
Distinguished Service Award
Michele Lombard
Arlington County Public Schools

Teacher of Tomorrow Award
Matt Togna
Collegiate School

2024
Distinguished Service Award
Debra Peterman
Benton Middle School

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  • Home
  • Information, Rules, & Handbook
    • Overview and Important Dates
    • Membership
    • Categories
    • Preparation and Presentation of Papers
    • Checklists and Forms
    • Operation of VJAS
    • VJAS Handbook (download here)
  • How to Submit Research to VJAS?
    • Paper Submission, Membership, & Reviewr
  • 2025 Symposium
  • Past Symposia
    • 2024 Symposium
    • 2023 Symposium
    • 2022 Symposium
    • 2021 Symposium
  • Judges
  • Resources & Mentorship
  • Winners & Awards
    • VAS Award for Dedicated Service to VJAS
    • Teacher of the Year
    • Distinguished Service Award
    • Recent Winners
  • Alumni Reconnect!
  • Publications
    • VJAS Handbook
    • VJAS Podcasts
    • VJAS Press Releases and Resources
    • VJAS Proceedings
    • VJAS Sponsor's Update
    • VJAS STEMinars
    • VJAS Style Manual & Sample Paper
    • VJAS Voice
  • Vaccine Educational Research Study
  • About/More Information
    • History
    • VJAS Student Leadership
    • Contact Us