The University of Kentucky Alumni Association has named Sahar Alameh, Ph.D. '20 C&I, as a recipient of their Great Teacher Awards.
Alameh is an assistant professor of STEM education in the College of Education at Kentucky.
Alameh emphasizes that her teaching philosophy begins with highlighting the importance of understanding, particularly in science and mathematics.
“It comes down to understanding what it means for students to understand scientific concepts, and not just that, but also to understand what we call the nature of science and how science works in everyday life,” she said.
Before joining UK, Alameh spent seven years as a high school science teacher in physics and chemistry. She experienced firsthand the challenges educators face in teaching science for deep understanding and uses those experiences to shape her research and teaching approach.
In order to receive the honor, teachers must first be nominated by a student. The UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award Committee, in cooperation with the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa, then makes the final selection. Recipients receive a commemorative award and stipend.
