Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching Annual Meeting focuses on alignment, balance, and connection Structured around the theme of “Alignment, Balance, and Connection,” this year’s Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching (TRC) Annual Meeting held June 27-29, celebrated the power of the ongoing research-based professional development the Collaboratives offer science and mathematics teachers around the state. Visit the 13th Annual Meeting Photo Gallery to review images from the conference.
2007 Distinguished Teaching Awards
Professional Development Sessions
Showcase of Exhibits
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2007 Distinguished Teaching and Mentoring Awards Recipients
AT&T Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award Pam Enderby AT&T Foundation Brian Grunkowski
El Paso Corporation
UT Center for Science and Sheri Carson
Shell Oil Company Craig Weart
Shell Oil Company Genny DeVoe Renee East
The Cynthia and George Eduardo Guevara, Ph.D.
Toyota USA Foundation Tracie Wetzel
Toyota USA Foundation Olga Garcia
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Highlighting the three-day Annual Meeting was a showcase, reception, and dinner at which The Honorable Kirk Watson, Texas State Senator, The Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Texas State House Representative and Chair of the Higher Education Committee, Marilyn C. Kameen, UT College of Education Senior Associate Dean, and Gina Day, Director of Student Support Initiatives at the Texas Education Agency spoke to over 425 Collaborative participants and business partners, during which the TRC 2007 Distinguished Service Award was presented to Day.
Our corporate, foundation and education partners are all generous supporters of the Collaboratives and sponsors of the TRC�s Distinguished Teaching and Mentoring Awards. See the right-hand column for a listing of awards and recipients.
The Annual Meeting showcases outstanding science instruction techniques and lessons, features workshops, offers professional development credits, and honors exceptional science teachers, as well as the business, government, community and higher education partners who make the Collaboratives a success. Over 50 sessions were available to choose from, representing all science disciplines and grade levels. 
Preceding the dinner, guests had an opportunity to view a showcase of science exhibits designed by representatives from the 35 regional science collaboratives. Collaboratives shared with each other innovative professional development programs and effective practices.
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