Hampton Hill teacher wins award
Not a day goes by when Carol Brieseman’s classroom is not full of experiments, and now she has been awarded for that love of science.
Brieseman has won a Primary Science Teacher Fellowship Alumni Award for her work at Hampton Hill School in Tawa.
Brieseman was presented with the award on Friday during a special assembly.
The primary school teacher of more than 20 years said she was overwhelmed by the award and being in the limelight. ‘‘I’d rather hide under the table,’’ she said. She said a six month Primary Science Fellowship placement at NIWA in 2012 led to the award.
‘‘It was nice to be a learner again. That really reignited my passion for science.’’
Since then, she has built up science curriculum at the school.
‘‘We find it’s worked for the reluctant writers. Science is a wonderful way to get the kids involved.’’
The year 2 and 3 teacher said her passion had rubbed off on other teachers.
‘‘When you really love something you can’t help but give it heaps. I’ve gone in boots and all.
‘‘There’s a bit of science in the class everyday.’’
Principal Kelly Scott said it was a huge achievement for the school.
‘‘ The judges were very impressed with Carol’s extensive leadership of science and our school’s commitment to providing high quality science experiences for students,’’ she said.
Brieseman was awarded $5000 for the school and $5000 for personal development, which she said she would use to go to a science conference.
She was one of three teachers to achieve the award this year.