Spark Award

SPARK Award

Since 2019, this award has been rewarding science teachers who are increasing student engagement and achievement through innovative lesson plans that emphasize both the importance and fun aspects of science.

Spark Award Application is Now Closed

Each year we choose 5 finalists from across the state of Texas to see who our 2026 SPARK Award winner will be!

  • The overall winner will receive: $3,500 personal award, plus $500 toward their classroom
  • The other four finalists will receive: $1,300 personal award, plus $500 toward their classroom
  • Must be a full-time science elementary teacher at an accredited Texas school
  • Must complete application form and include a video
  • Must be able to attend award ceremony
  • Being active on social media, especially LinkedIn is a plus!

Spark Winner

2025 SPARK Award Winner

Past Winners

Media partners: 2019 KPRC, 2020 Houston Chronicle2022 CultureMap.

 

Deirdre Ricketts

Deirdre Ricketts
2019
Houston ISD

Kirk Coppes

Kirk Coppes
2020
Houston ISD

Whitnee Boston

Whitnee Boston
2021
Houston ISD

Leticia Sifuentes

Leticia Sifuentes
2022
Houston ISD

Manuel Gonzalez

Manuel Gonzalez
2023
Sheldon ISD

Keke Powell

Keke Powell
2024
Hays CISD

Melanie Gohn

Melanie Gohn
2025
Boerne ISD

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