West Forsyth Science Teacher Named Outstanding Senior High Teacher by N.C. Science Teachers Association

Marci Harvey

Marci Harvey, who teaches honors physics and chemistry at West Forsyth High School, has received the District 5 Outstanding Senior High Teacher Award presented by the N.C. Science Teachers Association (NCSTA). 

"The award is an honor because my peers in the N.C. Science Teachers Association selected me," Harvey said. "To be nominated and supported by my colleagues at West Forsyth encourages me to continue my growth as a leader and a learner for education."

Also, this month, Harvey was awarded a NCSTA Curriculum Grant. 

“I wrote a proposal called ‘Analysis of Biodiesel in the Chemistry Classroom’ and it has been accepted,” Harvey said. “I will receive $1,000 for lab equipment and supplies to teach the unit as part of my Kenan Fellowship...The curriculum grant will give students access to equipment that we currently do not have. As a result, they can produce and test their own biodiesel in our classroom.”

This spring, Harvey and Brad Rhew, who teaches eighth-grade science at Walkertown Middle School, were among the 49 new Kenan Fellows named in the state.

Kenan Fellows receive fellowships that enable them to tackle summer research projects in a variety of fields including curriculum design, renewable energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and agriculture. From their research, the Fellows will develop innovative classroom resources and lesson plans designed to enrich the educational experience for kindergarteners through high school seniors.

Harvey grew up in South Carolina and went to the College of Charleston. She graduated from there with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. She earned her master’s degree in chemistry from the University of South Carolina. She earned her National Board Teaching Certification in 2008.

The award from NCTSA was presented during the association’s conference in Charlotte earlier this month.