June Scobee Rodgers Educator Award
The June Scobee Rodgers Educator Award, named in honor of Challenger Center Founding Chair June Scobee Rodgers, recognizes an outstanding educator who understands the importance of STEM education and demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for teaching STEM subjects. These educators are committed to inspiring students to dream big and reach for the stars.
Recognition
Awardees are nominated by Challenger Learning Centers and receive $1,500 to further enhance their classroom lessons and/or support professional development opportunities. The nominating Center will also receive $1,000.
2025 Awardee
Congratulations to Fernando Vigil, a science teacher at Loyola Academy of St. Louis, our 2025 June Scobee Rodgers Educator Award recipient! Fernando was nominated by Challenger Learning Center–St. Louis.
Previous Awardees
2024
Gina Pereda
8th-grade teacher at STEAM Academy Middle School; nominated by Challenger Learning Center–St. Louis
2023
Brandy Roberts
6th-grade teacher at Heath Middle School; nominated by Challenger Learning Center at Paducah
2022
Lori Kremer
1st-grade teacher at Bermuda Primary School; nominated by Challenger Learning Center – St. Louis
2021
Cathryn Goodman
K-5 STEAM teacher at Legacy Peak Elementary; nominated by Challenger Learning Center of Colorado
2020
Breanna Ramirez
Pre-K teacher at Jose Angel Cardenas Early Childhood Center; nominated by Challenger Learning Center at the Scobee Education Center, San Antonio College