Dr. Stephanie G. Wright is a truly remarkable woman and talented, inspiring educator with relentless drive, determination, and stamina. Originally she was a music educator, but her talents and skills do not end there.

I am placing her name in nomination for her work over the past twenty years as a space educator. She is an extremely articulate, passionate, intelligent educator specializing in aerospace and space science education and is the founder and creator of the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation (DASEF) .

Her passion, knowledge and interest in space education grew exponentially after Dr. Wright's nomination and selection as one of the 114 national finalists for the Teacher in Space Program (the ill-fated Challenger Space Shuttle mission carrying the famed educator, Christa McAuliffe along with the rest of the crew who also strongly supported education.) Dr. Wright remains a NASA Space Ambassador- Delaware's Teacher in Space.

Her motivation, creativity, imagination, experience and background in space education brought forth the creation of numerous space education projects and programs in Delaware that continue to grow and expand to this day. She is in the midst of spearheading the creation and construction of a multi- million dollar facility that will house the programs she has created, as well as creating a hands-on museum--all while still continuing to operate, organize, and deliver her space education programs for students and educators.

Those of us lucky enough to personally know Dr. Wright, also know her boundless creativity and ability to make things happen. Her ongoing work has reached thousands of students and educators over the past twenty years—and will only continue to expand and grow with the opening and further development of ITEC, the Innovation Technology and Exploration Center.

Her website speaks volumes about her vision, her ability to motivate and work with others from many sectors, and her impact upon creative and exemplary education in Delaware and beyond.

I am honored to be able to call her my colleague, my inspiration, and my friend—and am thrilled to place her name in nomination for recognition for all of her work.

Gail Breslauer
Vermont Space Education Program
Space Lady Enterprises