Congratulations to Brian White, professor of Biology at UMass-Boston, for winning the 2008 Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching. Brian has supported the BSP since the start of the Partnership, and currently serves on the Articulation Team and is a member of the Vertical Planning Group. We are excited that someone whose contribution is so highly valued by the BSP is being acknowledged for the quality of his teaching by the University.

Boston Public School teacher Matt Anthes-Washburn has been a 2008 recipient of the prestigious ‘Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching', presented by the National Science Foundation. This award is the nation's highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science and recognizes exemplary contributions to improving teaching and learning. Matt is currently a teacher at Boston International High School. Boston Public School teacher Kristen Cacciatore has been a 2008 recipient of the exclusive ‘Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence', presented annually by the Amgen Foundation. This award recognizes extraordinary contributions by educators who are elevating the level of science literacy through creativity in the classroom and motivation of students. Kristen is currently a teacher at East Boston High School.