Thousands of teachers have been trained through
week-long science, technology, engineering and math program
- More than 150 elementary school
teachers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia have been
selected to attend the Academy this summer
- Program focuses on using real-world
examples and hands-on experiments to build teacher and student
excitement about STEM learning
- Since its inception, more than 4,500
teachers have been trained, impacting more than 300,000 students
nationwide
Today, ExxonMobil announced 155 third- through fifth-grade
teachers from across the United States have been selected to attend
the national 2015 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. The
program is a week-long, all-expense-paid, professional development
program for third- through fifth-grade teachers that equips them
with innovative ways to teach science and math and inspire their
students in these critical subjects.
In 2005, ExxonMobil partnered with PGA Golfer Phil Mickelson,
and his wife, Amy, to launch the Academy. Today, more than 4,500
teachers have been trained on effective math and science teaching
techniques, impacting more than 300,000 students nationwide.
“Amy and I understand firsthand the influence teachers have on
students,” Phil Mickelson said. “We are excited to see not only the
initial inspiration that comes from the Academy week, but also the
additional activity from classrooms when teachers apply what
they’ve learned to help their students understand, engage and truly
be inspired about STEM subjects.”
More than 1,500 teachers submitted applications through
www.sendmyteacher.com to attend the 2015 Academy at Liberty Science
Center in New Jersey from July 27-31. From this group, 155 teachers
were selected -- representing all 50 states and the District of
Columbia -- based on their qualifications, dedication to inspiring
students at an early age and overall commitment to enhancing the
teaching profession. View the full list of teachers selected
here.
Recent test scores from the Programme for International Student
Assessment (PISA) rank the U.S. 21st in science and 26th in math
when compared to other OECD nations. The Business Center for a
College- and Career-Ready America also reports that almost all of
the 30 fastest-growing occupations in the next decade will require
at least some STEM background. As a company with more than 18,000
scientists and engineers, ExxonMobil recognizes the need to ignite
passion in today’s youth around STEM and prepare them to pursue
related careers.
“ExxonMobil values the importance of instilling today’s students
with a strong foundation in math and science, and we know teachers
play a vital role in directly shaping student aptitude—and
attitude—in these subjects,” said Suzanne McCarron, general manager
of public and government affairs, ExxonMobil. “Through partnerships
like the one we have built with the Mickelsons, we’re not only
bringing a continued awareness to the importance and effectiveness
of STEM teacher training, we’re also providing a professional
development program that helps lay the groundwork for teachers to
prepare students for future careers in the STEM field.”
During the week-long Academy, participants will work with a
curriculum developed by the National Science Teachers Association
and Math Solutions. After the program, teachers will return to
their classrooms reinvigorated with the passion to teach students
how to be science literate, using hands-on experiments that show
how math and science surround us daily.
“Participating in the hands-on experiments at the Mickelson
ExxonMobil Teachers Academy gave me new and effective skills to
ignite a passion for STEM in my students,” said Emily Maki, an
Illinois teacher who attended the Academy in 2014. “The Academy
helped me renew my confidence in teaching science and math, and
it’s been rewarding to see how my students have engaged with my
lessons.”
An additional 350 teachers chosen from communities around the
country near where ExxonMobil maintains significant operations will
be attending regional academies this summer in Houston, TX, and
Pittsburgh, PA.
Since 2005, the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy has
provided more than 117,200 hours of math and science training to
teachers from across the United States.
To learn more about how teachers can be nominated, visit
www.sendmyteacher.com.
About Exxon Mobil Corporation
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), the largest publicly traded
international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation
to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil engages
in a range of philanthropic activities that advance education, with
a focus on math and science in the United States, promote women as
catalysts for economic development, and combat malaria. In 2014,
together with its employees and retirees, ExxonMobil, its divisions
and affiliates, and the ExxonMobil Foundation provided $279 million
in contributions worldwide. Additional information on ExxonMobil’s
community partnerships and contribution programs is available at
www.exxonmobil.com/community.
Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation
Since its inception in 2004, the Phil and Amy Mickelson
Foundation is focused on supporting a variety of youth and family
initiatives including the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers
Academy and Smart Start. The Foundation’s mission is to
operate exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific
purposes; established as a 501(c)3, it is a non-fundraising,
private foundation. For more information, visit
www.PhilMickelson.com.
National Science Teachers Association
The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA) is the largest professional organization in the world
promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and
learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes approximately
55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators,
scientists, business and industry representatives, and others
involved in science education.
Math Solutions
Math Solutions, founded in 1984 by Marilyn Burns, has provided a
wide range of professional development services and resource
materials to more than 500 districts, in 47 states, helping more
than 200,000 teachers and administrators across the country. For
more information, visit www.mathsolutions.com.
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