Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Author and Consultant Wins National Science Teachers Association's Highest Honor

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill national science consultant Jo Anne Vasquez has received The National Science Teachers Association's (NSTA) highest honor -- the Robert H. Carleton Award, which recognizes outstanding contributors and leaders in science education at the local, state and national level. Since 1998, Dr. Vasquez has been an author of Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's Science Series. In 2000, she became a professional development consultant for the company, a leading pre-K through Grade 6 publisher of print and technology-based materials.

"We are extremely proud that the NSTA has recognized Dr. Vasquez and her continuing leadership in the field of science education," said Sari Factor, president, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. "As a leading publisher of research-based programs and materials in science and all other major subject areas, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill shares Dr. Vasquez's commitment to teaching and learning. And in this era of intense global competition, the value of strong U.S. science education programs has never been greater."

Dr. Vasquez is a Presidential appointee to the National Science Board, the governing board of the National Science Foundation. The former teacher and science supervisor was the first K-12 educator to be appointed to a seat on the governing board. Dr. Vasquez is also president of the National Science Education Leadership Association. Dr. Vasquez, past president of the National Science Teachers Association, has taught science at all grade levels, and was an associate professor of science education at Arizona State University. In addition, she has served on many state and national education boards and has received numerous awards for her contributions to science education.

About Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill is a leading pre-K through Grade 6 publisher of print and technology-based materials that help teach every child in today's classrooms. It is a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), a global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets. Founded in 1888, the Corporation is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries. Sales in 2005 were $6.0 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

About The National Science Teachers Association

The National Science Teachers Association, based in Arlington, Va., is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes more than 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.

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