A local teacher is being recognized for exceptional science education.

In April, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced the winners of the 2019 NSTA Teacher Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers, principals, professors and other science education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science education. The awards were presented at a banquet and ceremony on Friday, April 12 at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ekalaka Public Schools science teacher Chioko Hammel was one of only 17 teachers nationwide who rece...