“She is always encouraging her students to do new and innovative science experiments, and always encouraging them…”

“Ms. El-Hales has constantly been a champion of academia and student success. I have never seen a teacher work as tirelessly as she does and it is an inspiration for me and our school.”

“She deserves the recognition and award because of her excellent teaching and amazing care and compassion towards her students.”

“Ms. El-Hales has been actively supporting students and their science fair experiments, and always pushes students to apply to the BASEF science fair.”