Albany High School teacher (and Falcon parent!) Kristin Bonds has been selected as a New York State Master Teacher.
Bonds teaches Earth Science and Environmental Science. She is one of 230 new master teachers from around the state announced Feb. 4 by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The prestigious four-year Master Teacher program recognizes high-performing teachers of STEM – science, technology, engineering and math. The master teachers are selected for their ongoing work in STEM education and their commitment to deepening their knowledge about their area of study, their students and their teaching strategies.
“At Albany High, Kristin has demonstrated her commitment to rigorous science instruction, her passionate advocacy for our students and her support of extracurricular STEM activities such as the Outdoors Club and Falcon Farms. Her creativity, thoughtfulness and collaboration are sure to support her success in the Master Teacher program's many opportunities for professional growth,” said Amanda Powers, supervisor for secondary science and technology in the City School District of Albany.
As a master teacher, Bonds will:
- Receive a $15,000 stipend annually;
- Engage in peer mentoring and intensive content-oriented professional development opportunities throughout the academic year;
- Work closely with new teachers to foster a supportive environment for the next generation of STEM teachers; and
- Attend required regional meetings at the University at Albany campus and participate in and lead several professional development sessions each year.
Bonds joins fellow district master teachers Brent Cady, Jeffrey Chiu, Ashley Finke, Eileen Ragone and Shannon Stevenson. Erin Erickson is a master teacher who completed the program.
Bonds and her family live in Albany and her sons attend Albany High.
