Middle School Teacher Honored as Educator of the Year by Discovery Education Awards
“At St. Andrew's Episcopal School, we strive to help young people achieve their potential in all aspects of life," said Melissa Grubb, Head of School. "Emma DeVine is an educator helping students do just that. She connects the real-world to the classroom in a way that makes learning relevant and inspires students to lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves, but also for their community.”
Austin, Texas — Middle School Science Teacher, Emma DeVine, has been honored as an Educator of the Year by the Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom.
Grounded in a philosophy of creating real-world connections, Emma DeVine encourages students to explore scientific concepts through hands-on, inquiry-based experiments and collaborative discussions using the Harkness method. By integrating storytelling into lessons, they highlight the contributions of unsung scientists, ensuring diverse perspectives are celebrated and inspiring students to see themselves as part of the scientific community.
“At St. Andrews Episcopal School, we strive to help young people achieve their potential in all aspects of life. Emma DeVine is an educator helping students do just that. She connects the real-world to the classroom in a way that makes learning relevant and inspires students to lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves, but also for their community,” said Melissa Grubb, Head of School. “Thank you to Discovery Education for this honor, and congratulations to Emma!”
St. Andrew's develops exemplary scholars, artists, athletes, and servants in a loving Episcopal community who are curious, courageous and compassionate global citizens. Through consistent emphasis on excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and service, St. Andrew's graduates are prepared for college and beyond.
St. Andrew's develops exemplary scholars, artists, athletes, and servants in a loving Episcopal community who are curious, courageous and compassionate global citizens. Through consistent emphasis on excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and service, St. Andrew's graduates are prepared for college and beyond.
The Discovery Education Awards recognize those who have positively impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement. Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process, which highlighted entrants’ commitment to fostering student growth. To learn more about each of these distinguished winners, visit the Discovery Education Awards website.
Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Serving 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, Discovery Education helps educators inspire student curiosity through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships.
“The districts, schools, and educators honored with this year’s Discovery Education Awards have gone above and beyond the call of duty to drive the academic success of all learners,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “Congratulations to Emma on this accomplishment. Discovery Education is proud to support you on our joint mission to accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning.”
For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com.
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For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com.
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About St. Andrews Episcopal School
Located in Austin, Texas, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private co-ed elementary, middle and high school for grades K-12. Students benefit from dedicated faculty, a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities. St. Andrew's mission is to develop exemplary scholars, artists, athletes and servants in a loving Episcopal community who are curious, courageous and compassionate global citizens.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide ed-tech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential ed-tech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning.
Contacts
Grace Maliska
Discovery Education
gmaliska@discoveryed.com
gmaliska@discoveryed.com
Kristin Lore
St. Andrews Episcopal School
klore@sasaustin.org
klore@sasaustin.org
