THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, July 19, 2019 Page 3 Parlin teacher receives prestigious STEM recognition at Fenway By Christopher Roberson K atelyn Crossley, a sixth grade science teacher at the Parlin School, was recently honored by iRobot and the Boston Red Sox for her “exemplary work in educating and exciting students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).” “I was absolutely shocked and honored,” said Crossley, who had been nominated by her students. “This is the most exciting thing that’s ever happened.” Crossley is one of only four teachers in Massachusetts to be chosen for this recognition. “I nominated my science teacher, Mrs. Crossley, because she inspires me to learn more about STEM because she makes every class very interesting to pay attention to and makes every class fun,” said one of her students. “Mrs. Crossley inspired me to enter the Cambridge Science Festival even though I didn’t want to. But it turns out that out of the 4,000 that entered and the 120 people that won I was one of those 120 people.” Katelyn Crossley is shown at Fenway Park with her proud family members, husband, Steven Crossley, son, Declan and daughter, Macie prior to the start of the game’s special event. Having taught in Everett for the past 12 years, Crossley said she first became interested in the STEM curriculum after attending the district’s annual science fair. “They amp up that science fair every year,” she said, adding that the fair inspired her to launch STEM Night in 2011. Since starting the event, Crossley said, the number of companies in attendance has grown from eight to 21. “It’s all handson stuff there, I refer to it as my baby,” she said. “It’s been very successful.” City seeks Request for Interest in Norwood Street property T he City of Everett is excited to announce a Request for Interest (RFI) for the redevelopment of a one-acre municipally owned parking lot in the heart of Everett Square; 36 Norwood St. is a prime location for a mixed-use, high-density project a mile from the Encore Boston Harbor resort with direct Bus Rapid Transit and MBTA connections to Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, the Seaport and Logan Airport. Located at the intersection of School, Norwood and Broadway Streets, this parcel lies within a dense commercial corridor with heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic. It’s located in an Opportunity Zone, Everett’s Business District Zone, and is included in the newly state-approved Urban Renewal Area. What’s your vision for Everett Square? For related documents and upbe directed to Robert Moreschi, Chief Procurement Officer, City of Everett, at bids@ci.everett.ma.us. Questions will be accepted until August 15, and the deadline for submissions is August 29. 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family In addition, Crossley said she only uses textbooks for reference rather than as a primary teaching tool. “Learning science out of a book just doesn’t work,” she said. Crossley said she particularly enjoys watching her students complete experiments using the scientific method. “Seeing them go from one idea as a question to a whole experiment is pretty awesome,” she said. “They get so excited about it, it’s really incredible, I love teaching in Everett.” Crossley said that in prior years she has had students walk into her classroom who were not at all interested in science and ended up loving it 10 months later. “That’s my goal, to open their eyes to science,” she said. As a result, a number of Crossley’s former students have gone on to study STEM-related fields in college. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm Come in & Enjoy our Famous... $12 LUNCH Menu! Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday until 3:30 PM to-date announcements, please follow us on LinkedIn at https:// www.linkedin.com/company/ everettma and visit our website, http://www.cityofeverett. com/430/Related-Documents. Specific RFI inquiries should Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Prepared Your Way! Includes two sides In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today
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