Monomoy High School teacher Kari Flint named Science Educator of the Year

Kari Flint, a biology teacher at Monomoy Regional High School, has been named the 2023 Barnstable County Science Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers. The criteria for these awards are: a past history of being an active, contributing member of national, state, and/or local science teacher organizations; provided a leadership role in promoting and advancing the cause of quality science education among his or her peers; and active in promoting and advancing the cause of quality science education among students.

In her letter announcing the honorees, Laura Rossier Carlin, MAST Awards Chair, wrote, “Their colleagues admire these educators for how they have unselfishly devoted their lives to the improvement of science education. MAST appreciates what they do! We are sure that it is gratifying to you to know that science educators from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have voted to honor these professionals.”

“Kari is a remarkable educator who is consistently seeking creative ways to inspire our students to see the world of science around them,” said MRHS Principal Jennifer Police. “I’m thrilled to see her recognized for the excellence we at Monomoy know so well.”

Flint has been a science teacher at Monomoy Regional High School for 9 years. The educators receiving recognition for significant contributions and exemplary teaching or supervision of science education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will receive their awards at the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers annual banquet on November 7.