DALLAS—December 8, 2009—The Susan Loucks-Horsley Award honors the memory of Susan Loucks-Horsley by recognizing an individual who exemplifies Susan’s commitment to instill efficacy in others, collaborate across boundaries, and sustain impact on the field of professional development. This year NSDC is delighted to present this award to Page Keeley, an individual known for her leadership and commitment to quality science teaching and learning.
Keeley is the Senior Science Program Director at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, a nonprofit organization working to improve science and math education for student achievement. At the Alliance she directs projects in the areas of teacher leadership, linking standards and research on learning, formative assessment, as well as mentoring and coaching.
An active member of the science education community for over 20 years, Keeley has authored nine best-selling books and works closely with school districts, Math-Science partnership projects, and organizations across the country on building teachers’ capacity to use diagnostic and formative assessment.
This notable woman was among the first fellows in the National Academy for K-12 Science and Mathematics Education Leadership, launched in 1997 by Susan Loucks-Horsley herself.
NSDC presented the prestigious award at its 41st Annual Conference in St. Louis, Mo. NSDC’s annual awards program recognizes individuals for their commitment to improving student achievement through effective professional learning. The School Improvement Network sponsored the 2009 awards.
