2011 Innovation in Education
Awards Recipients

The Project Tomorrow Innovation in Education Awards recognize educational leaders and students for their innovative uses of science, math, and technology in the classroom and community.

The 2011 Innovation Award categories are: Innovative School Program, High Impact Teaching and Emerging Student Innovator. The 2011 Innovation in Education Awards will be presented at the 18th Annual High Tech Awards black tie reception on Thursday, June 9th in conjunction with TechAmerica’s own corporate awards.

Educators and K-12 students from schools in Orange County, CA are eligible for the awards. Nominations may be self-submitted or may be submitted by a district and/or school staff person, supporting organization such as a PTA unit, parent advisory committee, or youth-based organization(s).

  • 2011 Innovation in Education Award Finalists

Innovative School Program of the Year in Science, Math and Technology

* Kevin Rafferty, Principal
Davis Magnet School
Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Greg Bowden, Ed. D., Principal, Canyon High School, Orange Unified School District

Lynn Matassarin, Principal
Sierra Vista Middle School
Irvine Unified School District

High Impact Teacher of the Year in Science, Math and Technology

* Betty Cappelletti
JSerra Catholic High School

David Knight
University High School
Irvine Unified School District

Catherine Nolan
San Juan Hills High School
Capistrano Unified School District

Emerging Student Innovator

* Rahia Zaidi
 Brea Olinda High School
Brea Olinda Unified School District

Aliza Braunstein
Dana Hills High School
Capistrano Unified School District
* winner


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