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Metro Alternative High teacher Chuck Tonelli named 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient
Summary
Metro Alternative High School teacher Chuck Tonelli received the 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award for 20 years of project-based STEAM education and community partnerships.
Cedar Rapids Community School District announced on its Future Ready Today podcast that Chuck Tonelli of Metro Alternative High School is the recipient of the 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award.
The podcast noted Tonelli has spent 20 years implementing project-based learning and serving as a STEAM Academy coordinator. Hosts said he has built partnerships with more than 100 community organizations and worked on student projects that included museum installations and participation in the Young Entrepreneurs Market at NewBo City Market.
The district praised Tonelli for helping students develop communication, creativity and entrepreneurship skills. The podcast did not provide details about the award ceremony, any award stipend, or the nominating body's selection criteria; listeners were directed to the district newsletter for additional links and information.
