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Captain Elementary Science Teacher Honored
Chris Hwande, Science Specialist at Captain Elementary, was honored with The Inspiring Teacher Award.
Each year through these awards, the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis recognizes seven current teachers who are inspiring future generations of explorers and innovators in honor of the seven Challenger astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, who would have been the first teacher to go into space.
This year, seven teachers were nominated. Hwande was nominated by a student from a former district whom she inspired to pursue a career in a STEM field.
"I was extremely honored to receive this type of recognition," Hwande said. "I have a deep love for Science that I am proud to share in shaping the next generation of scientists in this District."
Check out the story that aired on FOX 2 News.