The recipient will be recognized at the annual National Science Teachers Association Convention, at the Science-Abled Breakfast, sponsored by SESD and Reaching the Pinnacle for Students with Disabilities, and will receive a $1,000 award to be applied to travel expenses for the conference.

Since 1997, the Scadden Award, which is co-sponsored by Reaching the Pinnacle for Students with Disabilities, New Mexico State University and SESD (Science Education for Students with Disabilities), recognized excellence in science teaching for students with disabilities.

Ed Misquez, Program Coordinator and Associate Project Director of Reaching the Pinnacle for Students with Disabilities.

RASEM Squared was greatly pleased to announce that Mrs. Kelly R. Morrow was awarded Lawrence Scadden Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Morrow has taught at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. She has conducted action research using Howard Garner's multiple intelligences to improve student understanding and achievement in science. She's taught academically gifted students, at-risk students, and students with special needs.

Mrs. Morrow lives in northwest Montana where she shares her life with Bob, her husband of 20 years;their teenage daughters and a number of "critters". She stays active with the youth of her community outside of school.

Mrs. Morrow holds a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and a M.S in Science Education.