High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award 2024

The Orange County section of the American Chemical Society (OCACS) is planning on giving a Chemistry Teacher of the Year award once again in 2024. Nominations may be submitted by teachers and administrators at high schools in Orange County, CA (i.e. teachers may nominate their colleagues).

Click the ToY Announcement button below to read detailed information on eligibility and procedure.

To nominate a high school chemistry teacher, select the Nominator button, fill out the Nomination form and click Submit.

The deadline for online nomination submission or postmark is midnight on Saturday, March 9th, 2024.

Nominees who have been officially advised by email from OCACS that they have been nominated for this Award should select the Nominee button below.

If you have any questions about this award, please contact Shannon Regli at sregli@gmail.com .

Past Winners

Past winners of The Orange County Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award have been:

2023 – Valerie Thompson, Corona Del Mar High School (photo)
2019 – Kim Ngo, Corona Del Mar High School (photo)
2018 – John Burns, Westminster High School, Westminster (photo)
2017 – Kelli Gaines of Trabuco Hills High School, Mission Viejo (photo)