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New York State Master Teacher Program

The NYS Master Teacher Program fosters a collaboration among the selected outstanding k-12 STEM educators, whereby they develop expertise in the areas of content, pedagogy, and students' families and communities. The Western New York region of the NYSMTP works with 250 teachers from over 50 school districts.

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NYSTEEA recognizes WNY Master Teacher Arthur Eggink as Regional Teacher of the Year 
March 14, 2024

Arthur Eggink awarded NYSTEEA Regional Teacher of the Year

The New York State Technology & Engineering Educators Association awarded Arthur Eggink the distinction of Regional Teacher of the Year at their 61st Annual Conference in Troy NY. This incredible achievement highlights Mr. Eggink's dedication to Technology Education at Alden High School; one of his many accomplishments is the creation of Bulldog Manufacturing, an enterprise that engages students in every aspect of running a manufacturing business.

In a letter to Alden Central Schools Superintendent,

 NYSTEEA Chairperson Joseph Fili wrote, "It should please you to know that through Mr. Eggink's efforts in the classroom and service to his Regional Association, his Associate Members have chosen to pay tribute to him in this manner. You are indeed fortunate to have a person of this caliber on your staff."

More information of Alden Bulldog Manufacturing can be found here.

NYSMTP WESTERN REGION NEWS

Dr. Stephen Bird to speak at April Cohort Meeting

We look forward to hosting Dr. Stephen Bird of Clarkson University for a day of professional development at our April 13 Cohort Meeting. Topics of discussion include Polarization over Energy, Landmark Legislation, Solar Adoption, and EV Transition.

Read more about Dr. Stephen Bird below:

Dr. Stephen Bird is Professor of Political Science at Clarkson University, jointly appointed with Humanities and Social Science and the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, and also Director of the Adirondack Semester. He is Research Faculty Affiliate with the Positive Energy Project at the University of Ottawa where he was also the Fulbright Scholar Visiting Research Chair in Governance and Public Administration in fall 2016. His current and past research focuses on energy conflict, split incentives and smart housing, microgrid governance, factors in energy acceptance (fracking, solar, wind), green data centers, energy poverty, policy learning and activism, and social influence. 

In July, Stephen will transition to the University of New Hampshire to become Director of the Carsey School of Public Policy.

Stephen completed his PhD at Boston University (2009) and a Masters’ in Government at Harvard University (extension, 2003). He was a Harvard Kennedy School Rappaport Fellow (2004), worked for their Electricity Policy Group (2001-2010), and was President of the Board of Directors at Mass Energy, a consumer’s energy non-profit (2004-2009). Consulting and engagements include the European Commission, the U.S. State Department, and Massachusetts’ Environmental Affairs. Grant funders and affiliates include the National Science Foundation, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, IBM, AMD, National Grid, GE, and others. He serves on the Board of the Adirondack Research Consortium.

New York State Master Teacher Program Statistical Data 2022

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  • 124,000+ students across New York State have a NYS Master Teacher
  • There are 921 current Master Teachers
  • More than 549 Master Teacher Emeritus
  • Giving us a total of 1,470 Master Teachers statewide
  • 61% Teach High School
  • 15% Teach Middle School
  • 15 % Teach Elementary School
  • 9% Teach Across Grade Levels
  • 100% of the Master Teachers state that their collaboration with other NYS Master Teachers have provided them with professional renewal and inspiration for their work as STEM educators
  • 99% of MTs agree that their status as a NYS Master Teachers has increased their opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
  • 97% of MTs agree that their experiences in the NYSMTP have increased their opportunities to share their work with teachers in their school or district.
  • The percent of High Needs Districts with NYS Master Teachers:
    • 100% Large City
    • 58% New York City
    • 57% Urban/Suburban/ High Needs
    • 51% Rural High Needs
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The NYSMTP invites applications from eligible K-12 STEM Teachers & Counselors! In 2022, Governor Hochul announced the expansion of the New York State Master Teacher Program to create a cohort of counselors and to encourage more teachers with CTE certificates related to STEM careers projected to be in high demand to apply. The program creates a statewide network of the highest performing educators dedicated to sharing the expertise with peers and attracting the brightest minds to careers in the STEM fields and education. Through participation in the NYSMTP, selected educators engage in professional learning and receive $15,000 stipends annually over four years. Visit suny.edu/masterteacher for detailed information about eligibility and the application process. "New York is home to many talented teachers, and we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to educators across our state." -Governor Hochul

 

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The NYS Master Teacher Program invites outstanding, experienced K012 STEM teachers and K-12 counselors who are committed to: reflection, continuous professional growth, collaboration, creating and sustaining a supportive and engaging learning environment, excellence in STEM education for all students, and making a difference within and beyond schools to apply for a four-year Master Teacher fellowship. Governor Hochul said, "I'm proud to announce the expansion of the Master Teacher network and the open application for the next round of STEM teachers and counselors.". A NYS Master Teacher said, "The experiences I had [with the Program] inspired me to bring back to my classroom the plethora of ideas and examples that fellow educators shared, that supported me in many ways to become a better more effective educator. THAT is what the Master Teacher Program does best."

"Since 2013, New York's Master Teacher program has recognized our state's most talented and dedicated educators for their persistence in engaging students in STEM fields. These teachers are instrumental in the development of our future leaders, and it is a privilege to recognize them every year."
 

Deborah F. Stanley | SUNY Interim Chancellor