IMSA Students Honor Home School Teachers
For Immediate Release, March 1999
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AURORA-- Seventy-seven Illinois teachers received the 1999 IMSA Award of Excellence during a special ceremony at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy March 12. All were nominated by former students who now attend IMSA. Among the 1999 honorees are: (see attached list)
Each year, IMSA sophomores are invited to nominate a former teacher who most challenged, inspired and supported their academic or personal growth prior to enrolling at IMSA. The teachers, from both public and private schools, represent various grade levels and subject areas.
IMSA Principal Dr. Gregg Sinner acknowledged the honorees for their contributions to IMSA students' education. "All of us stand on the shoulders of giants. As teachers of our incoming students, you are ‘our giants.’ Please accept our most heartfelt thanks for being there for your students -- those who have come to IMSA and all those you continue to serve," he said.
Located in Aurora, Illinois, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) is an internationally-recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. More than 14,000 teachers and 20,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from IMSA's professional development and enrichment programs. IMSA serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy leadership and action research.