NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the selection of 230 educators from across the state to the New York State Master Teacher Program.
The New York State Master Teacher Program is a network of more than 1,400 public school teachers throughout the state who share a passion for their own STEM learning and for collaborating with colleagues to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
The incoming group of 230 educators are dedicated professionals who teach science, technology, computer science, robotics, coding engineering, math, and integrated STEM courses across grades K-12 including Advanced Placement, Honors, and Regents levels.
A total of 180 educators from the Capital Region have been selected as Master Teachers including those from the Saratoga Springs City School District, The Enlarged School District of the City of Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa Central School District, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, South Glens Falls Central School District, Galway Central School District, Corinth Central School District, and local BOCES. A full list of Master Teachers and their school districts is available at www.suny.edu/masterteacher.
The selected Master Teachers have been teaching an average of 15 years; more than 81% have been in the classroom for more than 10 years, and 26% have been teaching for more than 20 years. The 230 Master Teachers represent 159 school districts.
Throughout their four-year participation in the Program, Master Teachers receive a $15,000 stipend annually; engage in peer mentoring and intensive content-oriented professional development opportunities throughout the academic year; work closely with pre-service and early career teachers to foster a supportive environment for the next generation of STEM teachers; and attend required regional meetings at their SUNY campus and participate in and lead several professional development sessions each year.
Governor Hochul will announce the opening of the next round of applications for K-12 STEM teachers in all regions in the spring. K-12 STEM teachers are asked to review the eligibility requirements at www.suny.edu/masterteacher.
