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The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is proud to announce Trulla Pullen, STEM teacher for grades PK-6 at Clarinda Community Schools in Clarinda, Iowa, has been named as a recipient of the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Kemin Industries. The award is given to six educators each year who go above and beyond to inspire student interest in and awareness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Now in its 10th year, the award is given annually to one full-time, licensed preK-12 teacher from each of the six STEM regions in Iowa. Each honoree is recognized for their dedication to fostering enthusiasm and igniting a passion for STEM that extends beyond the walls of the classroom, effectively equipping students for high-demand careers in the future.
Nominated by two individuals, Pullen was recognized for the curiosity, creativity, and community collaboration that she incorporates into her lessons and activities. She is continually looking for ways to get STEM resources into the students’ hands. She is collaborative with all stakeholders, and recently coordinated the first STEM Career Day for 2nd and 5th grade students last year. She garnered the support of local employees in the STEM fields that led STEM exploration centers for the students.
She has made a significant positive impact on her students' lives, not only academically but also personally, helping them develop critical thinking skills, curiosity, and a lifelong love for STEM subjects.
As a recipient of the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, Pullen will receive $1,500 to use for her classroom and $1,500 for personal use.
About the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council: Established in July 2011 via Governor’s Executive Order, the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council leverages public-private partnerships of educators, companies and Iowa students and families to ensure that every Iowa student has access to world-class STEM education opportunities. The Council’s work supports strong college and career pathways for students and growth for state and local economies. The 44-member STEM Council is co-chaired by Governor Kim Reynolds and Foundation Analytical Laboratory Owner and Director of Technical Services Diane Young.
For more information, visit https://iowastem.org.
About Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textile, biofuel and animal vaccine industries.
For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products.
Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,000 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
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