The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) and RTCA, Inc. have announced Julie Rosseter, Orchestra Director at Riverwatch Middle School in Suwanee, Georgia, as the distinguished recipient of the Professional Development Scholarship Opportunity for Educators.
The scholarship, designed to recognize and support outstanding educators committed to advancing aviation and technology education, attracted a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the nation. Julie Rosseter’s exemplary dedication to her students and innovative teaching methods in the field of aviation education set her apart as a deserving educator.
“Julie Rosseter’s passion for education, combined with her commitment to incorporating aviation and technology into her teaching, truly stood out to our selection committee,” said Aimee Maruyama, President/CEO at NAHF.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the National Aviation Hall of Fame to support educators like Julie Rosseter,” said Terry McVenes, President and CEO at RTCA. “As technology continues to shape our world, it is crucial to empower educators with the resources they need to prepare students at an early age for the challenges and opportunities of the future.”
“We are incredibly honored to be the first recipients of the Professional Development Scholarship from RTCA and the National Aviation Hall of Fame,” said Julie Rosseter and her colleague, Elizabeth Alvarez, musicians and educators extraordinaire. “This scholarship ensures thousands of students each year will learn about Aviation, its pioneers, and its innovations through a STEAM program that uses storytelling, aeronautic design, and orchestra to bring the history of Flight to life. Importantly, this financial support helps further implement these experiences as part of an ongoing curriculum– enabling an exciting platform for learning that centers on Aviation and opens minds to endless possibilities.”
The scholarship program supports both organizations’ core values, including demonstrating community support through enhanced STEM/STEAM educational opportunities, particularly in underserved areas.
The National Aviation Hall of Fame and RTCA extend their congratulations to Julie Rosseter and express their appreciation to all educators who applied for the Professional Development Scholarship Opportunity.
Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open. For more information, please visit nationalaviation.org/learning/educators/ and rtca.org
