Being a recipient of the Presidential Award is a very humbling honor. I feel so blessed to be in a profession where I have the satisfaction of inspiring the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. Receiving this award brings honor to the many individuals who have taken time to show me the power of science inquiry and aerospace education. More importantly, the Presidential Award credits all of my students, who challenge me to excel each and every day to benefit their learning.
Megan Tucker has taught fourth grade science for 7 years and is currently the Science Committee Chair at Kenwood Elementary School.
Megan’s love of science extends year-round, and she has taught at summer science enrichment camps for students. She was the Hurlburt 398 Chapter Air Force Association Teacher of the Year in 2008. She was selected in a nationwide competition to attend the America’s Teachers Program held by the National Training and Simulation Association. Megan is a published author on Science Netlinks.
Always engaged in some aspect of science, Megan attended Educator Space Camp in Huntsville, AL. She works closely with the Air Force Association and the Aviation Institute at the local high school. She teaches workshops on aviation; has written numerous science, technology, engineering, and mathematics grants; and has seamlessly integrated aerospace into her elementary curriculum. In 2010, Megan was chosen as the National Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Connections in Education Coordinator of the Year.
Megan has a B.S. in elementary education from Auburn University. She is currently working on a Master's of Science Education from Walden University. She is gifted endorsed and certified in elementary and middle grades education. She is a National Board Certified Middle Childhood Generalist.
- High-resolution version of the official portrait photograph
- Awardee holding Presidential citation between Associate Director for Science of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Carl Wieman and Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation, Dr. Cora Marrett
- High-resolution version of the teacher profile photograph
