Charlotte M Boener was a charter member of the organization and the fifth president of HASTI from 1973- 1974. She planned and implemented the 1975 NSTA Area Convention in Indianapolis, She began the HASTI Journal, The Hoosier Science Teacher. She was editor of this journal from 1974 to 2000, guiding many as they became published authors. She was awarded the Edward L Frazier Distinguished Service Award in 1980.
The Charlotte Boener Award for Outstanding Middle School Science Teaching is awarded annually by the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. to an outstanding middle school teacher who exhibits a passion for innovative middle-level science teaching.
In addition to the honor of being selected for this prestigious award, HASTI will present the recipient with a $100.00 cash award, a one-year HASTI membership, and a recognition plaque.
Nominees must be full-time, Indiana-certified middle/intermediate-level classroom science teachers. The nominee may, but is not required to be a current HASTI member.
Teachers may self-nominate for this award.
Follow the directions below to ensure that applications are complete.
1. Online Registration
Nominator completes the on-line awards application registration. Nominator provides nominee’s school information, contact information and A short (250 word or less) explanation of why your nominee deserves the award including an example of your nominee’s exemplary science teaching. Nomination Link
2. Nominee Vita
This section includes the nominee’s brief work history, honors or recognition received, or examples of leadership within profession, professional activities, and publications.
3. Nominee Photo
Include one photo of the nominee. This photo will be used for publicity should the nominee be selected as the awardee.
4. Letters of Recommendation
AT LEAST ONE supporting letter from administrator, student or parent, and/or a peer teacher. One of these letters could be written by the nominator. Support letters are limited to one single spaced, typed page.
Deadline - November 30 of each year