Ellyn Daugherty. A 24 –year veteran biology teacher, Ellyn Daugherty has taught biotechnology since 1988. She is the Author, Lead Teacher, and Program Administrator for the San Mateo High School Biotechnology Careers Pathway (www.SMBiotech.com). This three-year program draws general and college-prep students into an intensive laboratory training program in biotechnology.  After one year, students may participate in industry laboratory internships. Twenty companies act as industry partners to support the Biotechnology Pathway Program by providing internships, surplus equipment and donations. Over one thousand students have taken biotechnology classes and over five hundred have been placed into internships. Ellyn’s program, in all or part, is being duplicated at several high schools. She is currently finishing a textbook based on her award-winning program. Ellyn has received several awards for her innovative teaching and curriculum development, including: The National Biotechnology Teacher-Leader Award, Biotechnology Institute and Genzyme, 2004; the Presidential Award in Science Education, California State Finalist, 2000; the Intel Innovations in Teaching Award, California State Runner-up, 2000; the Tandy Technology Prize, Outstanding Teacher Award, 1997; the LaBoskey Award, Stanford University, Master Teacher Award, 1995; the Access Excellence Award, NABT and Genentech, Inc., 1994; and the National Distinguished Teacher, Commission on Presidential Scholars, 1992.