Jaclyn Yetter, 2024 High School Chemistry Teacher awardee
Ms Jaclyn Yetter of Whitfield School has been honored with the 2024 ACS St Louis Section High School Chemistry Teaching Award. With a career spanning over a decade, including distinguished roles at John Burroughs School, Ms Yetter’s dedication to chemistry education is exemplary.
Ms Yetter’s innovative teaching methods and passion for chemistry have inspired countless students throughout her tenure. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, evidenced by her sponsorship of the You Be the Chemist club and her role as co-coach of the Science Olympiad Team, which achieved 3rd place in the state every year during her tenure from 2012 to 2015.
Furthermore, Ms Yetter has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness through her involvement with the Cloud Club. She has also shown exemplary leadership as an elected member of the Faculty Executive Committee from 2014 to 2016.
Ms Yetter’s success can be attributed to her key skills in troubleshooting, inspiring growth, effective communication, building community, being a valuable team member, adept time management, adaptability, and proficiency in remote learning environments.
“Computers and the physics of complex biological systems”
