Anne Marie Wotkyns
Elementary Science Awardee
Anne Marie Wotkyns teaches fourth grade at John B. Monlux Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She serves as the school’s lead science specialist. She has been a support provider for the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Program since 2004 and a Mentor Teacher from 1996 through 2004.
Anne Marie is a member of the National Science Teacher Association, the California Science Teachers Association, and the Greater Los Angeles Teachers of Science Association.
Anne Marie's credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from University of California, Los Angeles.
Anne Marie has received the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence-West Quiksilver Ocean Leadership Award, the Flex Your Power Energy Challenge Award, and the Toyota Innovation Grant. She was a National Science Foundation Fellow and a nominee for Disney’s American Teacher Awards.