Paul King Award

When Paul King passed away on April 2, 2010 biology teachers in Massachusetts and around the country lost a good friend, leader, and mentor. Paul was a Biology Teacher at Randolph High School from 1968 to 2001 and a Biology Teacher at Massasoit Community College from 2004 to 2009.  He dedicated himself to his teaching and to the professional development of teachers.  He was involved in the Biology West Biology Round Table and a founder of the Massachusetts Association of Biology Teachers.  He served in every possible office at MABT and was greatly valued by his MABT colleagues for his expertise, his patience, and his humor.   In addition to his dedicated service to MABT, he was very active in the National Association of Biology Teachers.  He regularly attended the annual NABT conference and derived great inspiration and joy from interacting with biology teachers from across the country.  To honor his memory, the MABT will offer an annual award of $200 to help defray the cost of an active MABT member attending the NABT for the first time.  Preference will be given to candidates with a record of service to professional teaching organizations.

1.        This award is designed to foster involvement in professional organizations including MABT. 

2.       To be eligible, applicants must teach life sciences in Massachusetts. 

3.       Applications are available at the Annual MABT Conference, through the MABT Alert, or by contacting Margaret Carroll through this website.

4.       Applications and one recommendation must be submitted by February 1st of each year and the winner will be announced at the annual MABT conference.

5.       Applications will be reviewed and a winner chosen by members of the MABT Board of Directors.

6.       All applicants will receive a complimentary one year membership in the Massachusetts Association of Biology Teachers.