Contact: Estella Zavala or Toni Córdova, 225-6437
Posted on: October 4, 2002

Andrew Lettes, a science teacher at Pueblo High Magnet School, 3500 S. 12^th Ave., was selected as a finalist for the 2003 Intel Math and Science "Innovator of the Year" Award.

He is among six finalists selected from across the state for the award. Sponsored by Intel Corporation, the award recognizes teachers whose teaching methods in science and math are exceptionally innovative and who can provide evidence that their method is effective.

Two winners will be announced on Nov. 13 at a banquet at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix. Each will receive a $10,000 cash award and a laptop computer.

The Intel® Innovation in Education initiative is focused on strengthening mathematics, science, and engineering education in more than twenty nations on five continents. The ongoing objectives of this global program include:

• Improving science and math in primary and secondary education
• Increasing the effective use of technology in classroom teaching
• Broadening access to technology
• Increasing the number of people, especially women and minorities, pursuing technical careers

Intel strives to advance teaching and learning in the areas of science, math, engineering, technology, and to improve education through the effective use of technology in the classroom.