Public Health Teachers of the Year
named for hands-on, remote learning using enhanced science curriculum
Public Health Teachers of the Year. (left to right) Danny Woo of San Jose Charter Academy; Geri Varela of Cherrylee Elementary School; and Giselle Argüello of San Jose Charter Academy
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Three teachers in San Gabriel Valley schools received the distinct recognition
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Recognized educators used citizen science or enhanced science curriculum to develop students’ scientific thinking
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Mosquito G.R.I.D., a citizen science project by region’s mosquito control agency, was a key resource
The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District’s EcoHealth Vector Education program named three teachers as this past year’s Public Health Teachers of the Year:
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Giselle Argüello, San Jose Charter Academy
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Geri Varela, Cherrylee Elementary
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Danny Woo, San Jose Charter Academy
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The teachers participated in the citizen science project Operation Mosquito G.R.I.D. (Growth Reduction and Increased Detection) or brought the standards-focused EcoHealth programs into the virtual classroom.
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Mosquito G.R.I.D. engages students with natural phenomena and promotes the development of scientific thinking.
-Giselle Argüello, San Jose Charter Academy Teacher