The recipient will be recognized at the annual National Science Teachers Association Convention in 2008 (Boston, MA) and will receive a $1,000 award to be applied to travel expenses for the conference.

Now in its tenth year, the Scadden Award, which is co-sponsored by RASEM (Regional Alliance for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics 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 RASEM Squared (Regional Alliance for Science, Engineering & Mathematics).

Bruce Bergren

Sue Ann Iannacci is a science teacher at Ridley Middle School in Ridley Park, PA, where she teachers life, earth, and physical science for grades 6, 7, and 8. Seven years ago, she began a unique adaptive science program at Ridley in which she teaches across three grade levels, teams with social studies and reading teachers, and works with not only students with disabilities, but also with struggling readers. Her outstanding use of technology in the classroom earned her the Keystone Technology Educator award during the 2004-05 year.

Ms. Iannacci holds an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Teacher Education, and M.A. in Education, and a Certificate in Inclusion. Ms. Iannacci received her award, which includes an inscribed plaque and $1,000, at the Science-Abled Breakfast at the annual National Science Teachers Association(NSTA) Convention.