11/20/13 - A local educator has been named the Michigan Science Teacher of the Year for the elementary school level. Julee Cowher teaches science to her kindergarten class at Spencer Elementary School in Brighton, where she is also the Green School coordinator. She was nominated for the honor by one of her fellow science teachers and selected by the Board of the Michigan Science Teachers Association for her ability to inspire students, use innovative teaching strategies, and show passion for science and teaching. he organization will honor Cowher at an awards ceremony on March 7th, and Brighton Superintendent Greg Gray says the Brighton Board of Education will likely recognize her with a Shining Star Award at an upcoming board meeting. (TD)
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