Derek Sale
Discover "E" Educator
Award Winner

Source: ASME.org

Added: February 2012

/getmedia/d0c03015-2b32-4899-a970-f9069e0d3d79/Derek-Sale-thumb.jpg.aspx?width=60&height=60&ext=.jpg
Please updgrade to the lastest flash player.

Teacher: Derek Sale
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy, Detroit, MI

Nominating Engineer: Terry Woychowski
General Motors Corporation, Engineering Society of Detroit

A middle school science and social studies teacher for 14 years, Derek uses engineering lessons and exposure to engineering careers to empower his students. With 85% of his students living at or below the poverty level, Derek knows engineering is a viable option for his students to break out of the cycle of poverty. He believes that students need to relate what they learn to their everyday lives.

Learn more about this year’s 2012 winners.