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Middle School Science teacher Aprillé Morris-Butler has been chosen as one of 10 National STEM Scholars for 2025.

The National STEM Scholars Program is a prestigious program at Western Kentucky University, where Ms. Morris-Butler will attend a week-long intensive workshop this month. The program is designed to inspire middle school science teachers’ creativity and passion for teaching.

Ms. Morris-Butler will spend the week engaged in hands-on activities with STEM education leaders, and will develop a classroom “Weatherwise Project” supported by a $2,500 grant.

The project will complement our existing Perry Weather system and create a network of student-built weather stations positioned strategically around campus. Students will compare readings from their stations with Perry Weather, which will encourage scientific inquiry as they investigate microclimate variations across our campus.

"This is an amazing opportunity that will also benefit our young scientists," said Head of Middle School Tracy Onze.

In addition to her week at Western Kentucky, Ms. Morris-Butler will also present at the National Science Teachers Association conference in April 2026, and receive year-long mentoring from Western Kentucky faculty.