Type Of Business:
High School
Major Product/SVS:
Secondary Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Hiking, Bicycling, Gardening, Going on Nature Walks
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Chemistry, Ohio State University; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Notre Dame College, Cleveland, OH
Affiliations Awards:
The National Science Teachers Association; Science Education Council of Ohio; The Ohio Academy of Science; National Audubon Society, Inc.; Former Co-Chairwoman, The Montgomery County Science Day Committee, University of Dayton Research Institute; West District Science Day Committee, Central State University
Industry:
Science Education
Children's Names:
Steven, Thomas
Date of Distinction:
5/7/2008
Work History:
Assistant Editor, Formula Indexing Department, Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus OH; Contract and Grant Writing Assistant, University of Dayton Research Institute; Bacteriologist, Chemist, Dayton's Wastewater Treatment Laboratory
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Keller's passion for promoting students' science research projects sets her apart from her peers. Her committee and volunteer work outside of school also support every student's research project at the county, district, state and international science competitions.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Keller's greatest career achievement is being an instrument for the success of student research projects at every level of competition. Over the past 20 years, the Ohio Academy of Science ranked Carroll first, second or third in the state based on the number of students that qualified to compete. Over a dozen CHS students have also qualified to compete at the very prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair.
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
23
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Teaching Science, Conducting Research
Education Certifications:
Certified Teacher, Kindergarten through 12th-Grade, Wright State University
Awards/Honors:
Recipient, Numerous Governor's Awards for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities; Outstanding Teacher Award, Miami Valley Catholic Education Council; The Hugh Hildebrand Award, Engineering and Science Foundation, Dayton; Award for Distinguished Services to Science Education, The Engineering and Science Hall of Fame; Three Time Educational Communications Award Recipient, Who's Who Among America’s Teachers; Junior Science and Humanities Symposia Award for Excellence in Science Instruction, The United States Army and Navy; The Krecker Award, Science Department, OAS; Outstanding Teacher Award, Science Department, The Junior Academy of Science