WHS Science Teacher Camille Tulloss Receives Award

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Massachusetts Teacher Receives National Science Teaching Association’s Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers

MCLEAN, Va.—March 27, 2025—The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) has honored Camille Tulloss, Biology Teacher at Weston High School in Weston, MA, with its 2025 Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers. This award provides selected K–12 teachers in their first five years of teaching with funds to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education. Award recipients will be mentored, tracked, and provided with continuing opportunities for meaningful involvement with NSTA and its activities.

“Starting a teaching career is both exciting and challenging, and this award reflects Tulloss’
dedication to growing as an educator and making a lasting impact on students. These awardees’
passion for science and commitment to continuous learning are exactly what the future of science
education needs. By investing in teachers like Tulloss, we are not only supporting their
professional journey, but also empowering them to inspire the next generation of scientists and
critical thinkers,” said Dr. Alicia Conerly, NSTA President.

Camille Tulloss is in her third year of teaching at Weston High School, but she is a lifelong
resident of Weston and graduated from the Weston Public Schools. After graduating, she earned
a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Brown
University. She is passionate about Science Communication, Environmental Education, and local
conservation efforts.

Tulloss received $1,000 to be used to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science
Education in Philadelphia, as well as to participate in any of the NSTA 2024–2025 virtual
conference offerings. Recipients were invited to attend a variety of workshops and presentations
at the conference that are of particular interest to new teachers. In addition, on March 28,
awardees will be honored during a special evening celebration in Philadelphia.

For more information about the Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers, visit

https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program.

About NSTA

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 35,000 science
educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on
student learning. NSTA offers high-quality science resources and continuous learning so that
science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced
teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at
the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the
field.