The MST Family
As a student, graduate, parent, or administrator associated with the MST magnet of duPont Manual High School, you share a common thread that is sewn deep in academic distinction and merit. This purveying mindset and success was born and emulated by MST’s engineer, Mr. Glenn (Skip) Zwanzig.
A Tradition of Excellence
After 32 years of giving his all to his students and their needs, Skip has decided it is time to retire from his full-time position at teacher, chair of the science department, and director of the MST magnet. As you know, this leaves a void that is not easily filled. Skip has devoted much of his life to teaching, guiding, and supporting his students and staff in every way one can imagine. This commitment has translated into many opportunities and successes for students throughout the years that never would have been possible without his commitment and work.
The Promise to the Future of MST
We are pleased to announce that, after a retirement break during the summer, Skip will be returning to Manual in the fall, mentoring those who will be taking over in his place as a MST Coordinator for the Science Fair. After being the main heartbeat of MST and all of its components, it has become clear that Skip acting as mentor will ensure an efficient and successful transition for the future success of our MST programs.
Making it Happen
For this effort to become reality, WE NEED YOU! Two years of the MST Coordinator position must be fully funded by private donations. This is an opportunity for you to show your appreciation to the program and to Skip by donating to this most essential effort. We can’t make it happen without you. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Please fill in your gift amount and also please feel free to add a comment for Skip. We will compile these into a special booklet for Skip to keep as a retirement memento.
All proceeds from this effort go directly to funding MST programs and needs
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ABOUT GLEN ZWANZIG
Glenn Zwanzig was born and raised in Louisville, KY and is a graduate of Butler High School. He holds a BA in Biology and Chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University and a MS in Earth Science from Illinois STate University. Mr. Zwanzig is in his 26th year of teaching at duPont Manual High School where he is the MST Coordinator.
He is a member of the National Science Teachers Association and the National Association of Biology Teachers. In addition, he is a Woodrow Wilson Fellow and a Department of Energy Fellow.
Mr. Zwanzig received the High School Teacher of the Year Award, the Radio Shack Award, Amgen Science Award and the Ashland Teacher Achievement Award.
He was named A Coca-Cola Educator of Distinction, Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction and a TEA (Teaching Excellence and Achievement) Teacher. He received the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for Secondary Mathematics in 2000; the same year as Kathy.
Mr. Zwanzig’s passion is making his students the best that they can be. This passion shows through his enthusiasm for the science and science research competitions in which his students compete. Through the Kentucky Junior Academy of Science Research Competition, the Kentucky Junior Science & Humanities Research Competition, the Intel Talent Search and the Siemens Research Competition he guides students through regional, state, national and international science fairs.