Q: How can my teacher get a chance to go to the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy?
A: You can enter your teacher for a chance to go the Academy in two different ways. If you know your teacher's e-mail address, send your favorite teacher an e-card. If you don't know your teacher's e-mail, you can also print a certificate for your teacher.
Q: Why should my teacher go to the Academy?
A: Minds are like your muscles. Exercise helps keep both of them strong. The Academy is like a bunch of fun exercises to help keep your teacher's mind strong and make it stronger.
Q: Who gets to go to the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy?
A: The Academy is for third- through fifth-grade teachers only. They come from all over the United States.
Q: I am a teacher. Can I nominate myself?
A: Sure! You can click on the Teachers Apply Here page and submit your own application.
Q: I'm a grown-up, but I'd like to send my favorite third-, fourth, or fifth-grade teacher. Can I?
A: Sure! You can send them an e-card, print a certificate or e-mail them with a link to this Web site.
Q:When is the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy?
A: The 2010 Academy is in the summer, usually in late July. Be sure to check back soon for dates.
Q: How long is the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy?
A: The Academy is one week of fun math and science experiments.
Q: Where is the Academy?
A: The Academy is at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Q: Can my teacher apply in person?
A: No, they have to apply online. But hurry, the last day to apply is October 31, 2009.
Q: Will the Academy cost my teacher money?
A: No. It's free for your teacher. Your teacher just needs to bring their thinking caps.
Q: Who chooses my teacher?
A: A group of math and science experts will pick your teacher.
Q: How many teachers will the experts choose for the Academy?
A: They will choose at least 100 teachers from across the country.
Q: How will my teacher know if they are chosen to go the Academy?
A: The math and science judges will send a note to your teacher next spring.
Q: My teacher applied last year, can they apply again?
A: Sure! Your teacher is encouraged to this year.
Q: Why did the Mickelsons start the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy?
A: The Mickelsons have three children about your age. Their kids think math and science are super cool. The Mickelsons want all children to share the same excitement their children have for math and science. So they are helping teachers learn more about math and science.
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