The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) local Chapter President, Colonel Steve Carey, recently honored 4 exceptional teachers from Baldwin and Mobile Counties. In the spirit of Christie McAuliffe, the Air & Space Force Association recognized these teachers for their demonstrated excellence in education focusing on science technology engineering and math to prepare our young students for the aerospace technological challenges of the future. Colonel Carey noted, “These teachers are the key to shaping young minds and helping them prepare for a fast paced and technologically centered future that requires STEM smarts blended with critical thinking and problems solving.” Baldwin County teachers Shannon Stanton from Rockwell Elementary School and Scott Larson from North Baldwin Center of Technology along with Mobile County teachers Christy LeGros from Barton Academy and Mischa Armstrong from Baker High School were honored with a Certificate and $100 check for their commitment and dedication to their students.