Massachusetts Hall of Fame for Science Educators

Gordon Estabrooks (1998)

Gordon Estabrooks, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, earned an AB degree from Boston University before continuing his education at Northeastern University, Suffolk University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Gordon is currently serving as Program Director of the Science Department at Boston Latin School.  He is currently a member of NSTA, MAST, and MME, and serves on the Board of Directors for Camp Paul, MAST, MME, and KELP.  He has worked in the research and development of adhesives, and has taught at many New England area educational institutions.

Gordon is the Founder and President of the Kennebunk Enrichment Learning Program.   He has served in the past as Treasurer of MME, President of Learning Disabilities of Massachusetts, President of Camp Paul for Exceptional Children, as well as several other positions.

Gordon has presented workshops regarding such topics as Biotechnology, Biology, Laboratory Safety and Health, and Marine Biology.

Special Honors:

• Awarded several grants from various educational institutions
• Inducted into the Massachusetts Science Teachers Hall of Fame, 1998
• Mass. Marine Educators Annual Award of Distinction, 1992
• Distinguished Board Member Award, Camp Paul, 1991
• MAST Educator of the Year Award for Suffolk County, 1990
• Greater Lowell Association for Retarded Citizens Award, 1989
• Wellesley College Fellowship, 1987-1988
• Governor's Award and State Senate, 1985
• House of Representatives Award, Middlesex County Citation, 1985
• Selectman's Award, Chelmsford, 1985
• GTE Fellowship, 1985
• Grants for three Earthwatch Projects: Woods Hole, 1985; Australia, 1986 and 1987
• Boston University Science Fellow, 1984

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