Neill G. Russell
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Mr. Russell, a Earth Space System Science teacher at Annapolis High School, began his teaching career in the Anne Arundel County Public School system where he has worked since 1974. From 1974 to 1989, he taught earth science at Annapolis Junior High School. In 1989, Mr. Russell joined the faculty at Annapolis High School. During his tenure, he has been heavily involved in the science program and helped to pilot the Earth Space Systems Science (ESSS) program. This program is a computer based lab course that allows students to investigate actual scientific research presented by earth/space scientists at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Mr. Russell is also the coach of the gymnastics team and has also coached volleyball for Annapolis High School. In 2003, he was featured in the national publication Teacher Magazine showcasing his ESSS class and students. Mr. Russell received his bachelor of science degree in education from California State Teacher College in California, Penn.