The 2016 Innovation Award categories included Innovative School Program, High Impact Teacher and Emerging Student Innovator. The 2016 Innovation in Education Awards will be presented at the 23rd Annual OC Tech Alliance Awards black tie reception on October 6th, 2016. The Innovation in Education Awards are generously sponsored by Microsemi and the Orange County Department of Education. We are very honored to have these partnerships.
| Innovative School Program in Science, Math, & Technology – honoring the strong leadership of a school principal in driving innovation in education. The nominees are: | ||
| Tracy Barquer Principal, Tustin Ranch Elementary, Tustin Unified School District Rocky's Creativity Den |
Dr. Michael Pratt Principal, St. John’s Episcopal, Private St. John’s STEAM Program |
Dennis Cole Principal, Mendez Fundamental, Santa Ana Unified School District Mendez GATE Symposium |
| High Impact Teacher in Science, Math & Technology – acknowledging the influence of a great teacher in preparing his/her students to compete and thrive in the 21st century. The nominees are: | ||
| Suzy Hardy St. John’s Episcopal School in Rancho Santa Margarita |
Stacy Kline Spurgeon Intermediate , Santa Ana Unified School District |
Scott Rosenkranz Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Joint Union High School District |
| Emerging Student Innovator – recognizing students who are creatively using science, math and technology resources to solve a school or community problem. The nominees are: | ||
| Eric Baker & Brandon Rossano Tustin High School, Tustin Unified School District |
Shalin Shah Tesoro High School, Capistrano Unified School District |
Remington Wedin Brea Olinda High School, Brea Olinda Unified School District |
