Erie
St. Vrain Valley Schools says Erie Middle teacher named Colorado science teaching awardee
She teaches Intro to Tech, Computer Science and Gateway to STEM, and the district says she is helping strengthen how the school’s STEM courses connect and support student learning.
Heather Moore, a STEM teacher at Erie Middle School, has been named the Colorado Association of Science Teachers’ 2026 Excellence in Secondary Science Teaching Awardee, St. Vrain Valley Schools announced Oct. 22.
Moore teaches Intro to Tech, Computer Science and Gateway to STEM. She brings years of science classroom experience to Erie Middle’s elective offerings, the district said.
Principal Andrea Smith said Moore’s science classroom background adds rigor and intentionality to students’ learning. “I am most impressed by her constant reflection and willingness to partner with our leadership team,” Smith said. Moore is helping Erie Middle strengthen how its STEM courses connect and support student learning, St. Vrain Valley Schools said. The recognition celebrates Moore’s contributions to science education and the expertise she brings to Erie Middle’s STEM classrooms, St. Vrain Valley Schools said.