Local science teacher selected to attend Middle School Research Teachers Conference in D.C.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local middle school science teacher has been selected to attend the Middle School Research Teachers Conference in Washington, D.C.

According to a press release obtained by KYMA, Jonathan Bailey, who teaches eighth grade science at Gila Vista Jr. High School, will attend the conference, taking place October 3 until October 5, after he entered a lottery and "was chosen out of hundreds of applicants" across the country.

In addition, he is one of three teacher from Yuma, and one of four teachers from Arizona, to attend this year's conference, where it will bring "middle school research teachers of all experience levels together to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and learn more about Society for Science and STEM research competitions," the press release said.

"I am so excited to be able to get the opportunity to learn from teachers from all across the country and get the chance to introduce my students to competitions and STEM experiences that I was not aware of previously," Bailey expressed.

To learn more about the conference, click here.