Fellowship for Hewlett teacher

Hewlett High School science teacher Dr. Terrence Bissoondial who oversees the district’s research program was awarded a teaching fellowship in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a Tarrytown-based company.
The competitive award provides a 16-month professional development experience to 10 outstanding local science teachers. Designed by award-winning science teachers at the STEM Leadership Center in White Plains, the programs consists of coursework leading to a graduate certificate in STEM leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University, and two weeks of research during the summer in Regeneron laboratories.
Master science teachers are expected to prepare and inspire students as they head to college and possibly STEM-oriented career.
“The STEM Teaching Fellowship Program is a powerful asset to help bridge the shortage of highly-skilled science teachers,who will empower the next generation of thinkers and innovators,” said Dr. George D. Yancopoulos, chief scientific officer and president of Regeneron Laboratories.