Congratulations to Andrada’s Chemistry Teacher, Tiffany Newton on being announced this year’s ACS (American Chemical Society) High School Teacher of the Year! This award is given to high school chemistry teachers who exhibit the highest quality of instruction who are on the cutting edge of the field and who also demonstrate outstanding leadership with other educational professionals! Ms. Newton will be honored in late September by ACS. Thank you, Ms. Newton for providing such great opportunities for your students and your colleagues. Way to represent Vail!
Mrs. Newton joins a long list of outstanding Chemistry teachers who have been honored with this award including:
Ms. Ariana Garcia - EHS - 2024
Ms. Lisa Baker - CHS - 2023
Ms. Elaine MacKenzie - VAHS - 2021
Ms. Hillary (Ward/Stacey) Shin - EHS - 2016
Ms. Dawn Barnes - CHS - 2009
Vail Teacher Wins American Chemistry Society Teacher of the Year
September 8, 2025