New application deadline: March 1
The Dr. Vitt and Mary Ferrucci Distinguished Educator
program was established to revitalize and update
teachers’ math and science teaching methods, and
to help teachers adapt their methods to interest
children in mathematics, sciences, and technology.
This award is a salaried summer sabbatical, of up to six weeks, on the WSU Pullman campus. It is given each year to one outstanding science, mathematics, or technology teacher of grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The recipient works as a member of the College of Education faculty under the supervision of the director of School & Community Collaboration Center. Recipients of this award receive paid travel, lodging, and project expenses as well as a stipend.
First preference is given to teachers from the Puyallup
School District. However, the application process is open to all K-12
educators with the understanding that all applicants
will be considered.
The award for the Ferrucci Distinguished Educator may
be used for the following purposes:
- A stipend for summer salary,
- Payment of tuition for a course of study at WSU in Pullman,
- Materials or supplies for the Distinguished Educator to take back to his/her classroom,
- Travel to and from WSU,
- Per diem expenses while in Pullman,
- Any combination of these or any other expenses designed to support the Distinguished Educator's experience in updating his/her own knowledge or contributing to pre-service teachers' knowledge related to innovative ways of teaching mathematics, science, or technology.
At the time the award is given, a representative from
the College of Education confers with the Distinguished
Educator regarding the details and execution of his/her
proposed project. The award must be used for the
Distinguished Educator's summer experience on-campus at
WSU in Pullman and any subsequent conferences,
outreach, or meetings.
The Ferrucci Distinguished Educator is part of the WSU
College of Education’s School & Community
Collaboration Center and Department of Teaching &
Learning, working with faculty to develop innovate ways
to teach science, mathematics, and technology.
Project partnerships may include researchers in the
College of Education, College of Sciences, College of
Veterinary Medicine, and College of Agricultural,
Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. Projects
defined by the recipient may include hands-on research
and interaction with faculty that will translate to
applicable skills in the educator’s own
classroom.
Application
form
Contact:
Krenny Hammer
khammer@wsu.edu
509-335-6393
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