The Air Force Association stresses the importance of public school education, especially in mathematics, physics, astronomy, and other subject valuable to train students capable of contributing to aerospace progress. As part of this effort, all chapters are encouraged to identify and encourage teachers who demonstrate a gift for encouraging and inspiring their students to enjoy and excel in learning the sciences. The Association awards the title of Teacher of the Year, at chapter, state, region, and national levels.

The Executive Committee of the Prescott Goldwater Chapter conducted a search for a teacher in the area that the chapter serves, and discovered Julie Bais, a teacher at Granite Mountain Middle School in Prescott, Arizona. Bais had an exceptional record of inspiring her students in learning the sciences. Julie was selected as the Chapter's nominee for AFA Aerospace Teacher of the Year. Bais was selected by AFA Arizona, and then ultimately, the Southwest Region selected her as Teacher of the Year.

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