Twitter: @franklabanca
Professional Affiliations:
- Connecticut Academy for Education Fellow
- American Educational Research Association
- National Science Teachers Association
- Connecticut Science Teachers Association
- Connecticut Science Fair Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Executive Committee
- Connecticut Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Executive Board
Professional Accolades:
- Connecticut Association of Schools William Cieslukowski Outstanding First-Year Principal of the Year, 2015
- Voya Unsung Heroes Award, 2014
- Google Certified Innovator, 2014
- Mentored and supervised over 200 students conducting extended open inquiry science research studies
- Finalist, Edublog Best Teacher Blog, 2011
- Green Light Academy Outstanding Teacher, 2010
- Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, 2003, 2006, 2007
- eSchool News Classroom Blog 1st place nationally, 2006
- Teachers’ Insurance Plan Teacher of the Year, 2005
- National Association of Biology Teachers Connecticut Outstanding Biology Teacher Finalist (1 of 4), 2004
- Connecticut Education Association Teacher of the Year Finalist (1 of 5), 2003
- Connecticut Science Fair Outstanding Teacher of Science Fair Students, 2003
- Stamford Public Schools Spotlight on Teachers Award, 2002
- Subaru National Science Teaching Award Honor Roll, 2001
- RadioShack National Teaching Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Technology, 2000
- Estuary Watch Program, University of Connecticut Special Recognition Award, 2000
- GTE G.I.F.T. (Growth Initiatives for Teachers) Fellow, 1999-2000
- Microsoftâ Lesson Plan Contest 3rd place nationally, 1998