Recognition of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Florida West Coast Section (FWCS) Lignell 2010 Award Winner (Curriculum and Instruction Division-Secondary Education)

The Florida West Coast Section of the IEEE Lignell Award annually recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers who have significantly impacted the lives of their students through highly engaging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities both in and out of the classroom. The program is open to all educators teaching classes in mathematics or science in public schools in the Tampa Bay area. IEEE is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence.

One recipient is selected from each of the three counties--Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas. This year's winners were invited to attend the Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) where they were presented with the award and an honorarium.

William Ward, Strawberry Crest High School science teacher, has been selected as the 2010 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Lignell winner for Hillsborough County.

* Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.