Heather Riley, a teacher at Mount Vernon Exploratory School, has been named one of Georgia's STEM Scholars.
The designation is for outstanding efforts to engage and improve student learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines.
As a part of this special recognition, the Hall County School System will receive a $500 grant for Rilley to use to purchase STEM education materials for her classroom.
All Georgia STEM Scholars will be honored during the GYSTC (Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers) 30th Anniversary - Georgia STEM Scholar Award Celebration on March 23.
GYSTC is a private, not-for-profit educational organization designed to increase interest in and enthusiasm STEM as subjects for serious study for K-8 grade levels teachers and students.
