Brian Iselin was recently recognized by Project Lead The Way (PLTW) as the Robert and Patricia Kern PLTW National Teacher of the Year, which is the highest recognition for PLTW educators. PLTW President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Vince Bertram presented the award in front of nearly 1,000 attendees, including teachers from across the United States at PLTW’s national conference in Indianapolis – PLTW Summit.
“Mr. Iselin is an incredibly humble and exemplary individual who is highly respected by both staff and students,” stated JVS High School Principal, Tina Pelto. “His expertise is proven again and again through the success of his students. We are honored to have him as a member of our JVS family.”
The award is based on merit and is a reflection of Iselin’s strong alignment to PLTW’s mission; exceptional commitment to students; school leadership; and meaningful involvement in PLTW curriculum, assessment, and professional development.
“I was not expecting this at all,” said Iselin. “I was so proud to be named an outstanding educator and finalist and never really thought I would be the PLTW National Teacher of the Year. Having worked with educators from all over the country, I always knew that our JVS PLTW Engineering program was among the top PLTW programs anywhere, in terms of student success. It is incredible for me personally to be nationally recognized for all the effort and work I’ve put into building the program over the past 9+ years. I am truly honored.”
According to Iselin, the PLTW Summit is an opportunity for the PLTW community to come together and share their knowledge and best practices. “The educators that attend the conference are all leaders and experts in their educational practices and are some of the best educators in the country,” shared Iselin.
“To be called up on the stage and recognized as the National Teacher of the Year was the most significant honor I have ever received in my life.”
“PLTW is proud to work with outstanding educators across the country that are inspiring and empowering our students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills,” Bertram said. “Brian Iselin is an exemplar teacher, and we are proud to recognize him for his commitment to students.”
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a mission-driven organization that is transforming the learning experience for millions of PreK-12 students and thousands of teachers across the U.S. PLTW empowers students to develop in-demand, transportable knowledge and skills through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. PLTW’s teacher training and resources support teachers as they engage their students in real-world learning. Approximately 12,200 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer PLTW programs.