Congratulations to Mariah Klimowich and Marco Margotta for each receiving a STEM Classroom Grant from the Orange & Rockland Education Advisory Council. The STEM classroom grants support classroom projects on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for educators (pre-k - 12th grade) or community youth groups in O&R's service territory. Each year O&R's STEM program awards up to 50 grants.
This marks the fourth straight year the STEM programs at George Grant Mason Elementary and George F. Baker High School have both received the grants. It is also, the eighth straight year Margotta has received the grant for his work at the high school.
Tuxedo UFSD Superintendent Jeff White says he is “thrilled” for Klimowich and Margotta. “I, along with the students and faculty of the district, know the amazing things happening in our STEM classrooms. It is wonderful that Mariah and Marco will publicly be recognized for their hard work and dedication. There is no denying the importance of STEM education in preparing our children for the future; thankfully here at Tuxedo they have two spectacular teachers to lead the way.”
Klimowich and Margotta will officially receive the awards at reception being held next month.
George F. Baker High School is the only school in New York State to have a “National Certificate for STEM Excellence (NCSE)” The certificate was awarded to the district in 2022 by the National Institute for STEM Education. NISE recognizes “individual school campuses for their commitment to – and growth in – teachers’ implementation of 21st Century and STEM strategies.”