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Eastern View science teacher Conservation Educator of the Year—for 2nd time
Culpeper Star-Exponent
An Eastern View High School science teacher recently earned the title of Conservation Educator of the Year—for the second time in five years.
Rachel Stuart earned the prestigious award from Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District, recognizing educators who excel in teaching students about conserving the earth and its resources. Stuart got the award the first time in 2021, making her the first educator in over 25 years to receive the award twice.
This year’s accolade celebrates Stuart’s exceptional leadership with the Eastern View High School Envirothon team, according to a release from Culpeper County Public Schools. Under her guidance, the program grew from a small club in 2022 to achieving unprecedented success at this year’s State Envirothon. The EV team placed first in presentation and third overall in their first appearance.
Stephanie DeNicola, Education and Information Coordinator for the CSWCD, praised Stuart’s dedication.
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“Rachel inspires her team to study, practice, and take advantage of additional resources. She develops practice quizzes and lessons so the team can reach their full potential and serves as a guiding force for the students,” said DeNicola. “Students show up when an adult cares about them and meets their interest with opportunities. I am honored to work beside her to develop the Envirothon program.”
Stuart said she was shocked to win the award twice.
“I couldn’t believe they would honor me again. Culpeper Soil & Water District is such an important resource for me as a science teacher. They are so supportive of my professional and learning goals,” Stuart said. “It is an honor that they recognized me for the work I have done with Plant the Moon, Agriculture in the Classroom, and the Envirothon team. They make me feel like my hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.”
Science Curriculum Specialist Renee Wootten highlighted the broader impact of Stuart’s work.
“Rachel’s passion for environmental education inspires her students to engage deeply with the subject matter,” Wootten said. “She cultivates an interactive learning environment, where hands-on activities, discussions, and projects bring the concepts to life. Beyond her classroom, Rachel actively collaborates with other educators across the county by sharing resources and knowledge that benefit students beyond her classroom.”
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