Title: Chemistry Teacher
Company: George Washington High School
Location: Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Michael T. Carte, Chemistry Teacher at George Washington High School, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Science Education.
Mr. Carte has established a distinguished career in nearly three decades as a chemistry teacher. He currently serves at George Washington High School in Charleston, West Virginia. In his current position, he teaches daily classes, serves as science department chair and participates on the school leadership team. Mr. Carte’s class schedule includes “Honors Chemistry,” “Advanced Placement Chemistry,” and “College Consumer Chemistry.” Other regular duties include conducting bimonthly professional development sessions, overseeing laboratory safety compliance, and meeting with faculty of the science department to review engagement strategies and foster professional growth.
Mr. Carte’s expertise in chemistry is widely recognized, and he is praised for achieving a high level of mastery in his field. His commitment to student success is evident through the accomplishments of those he has taught, many of whom have gone on to become engineers, medical professionals, and research scientists.
Before his tenure at George Washington High School, Mr. Carte served as a STEM coordinator for Regional Education Service Agency III from 2013 to 2015. In this capacity, he managed a National Math and Science grant and oversaw program implementation across middle schools within RESA III. He also conducted professional development sessions with elementary teachers who were initiating STEM programs within their schools.
Between 2006 and 2013, Mr. Carte taught chemistry at Riverside High School near his hometown of Belle, West Virginia. During his second year, he launched an Advanced Placement chemistry program. Mr. Carte’s earlier experience included eight years at South Charleston High School, beginning in 1997, where he primarily taught International Baccalaureate chemistry courses.
Among other professional opportunities, Mr. Carte has worked as a part-time general chemistry instructor for The Princeton Review. He also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Charleston from 2017 to 2020, teaching introductory chemistry and laboratory courses during summer sessions. Moreover, Mr. Carte was the lead reviewer for chemistry on the Instructional Materials Review Committee for the West Virginia Department of Education between 2021 and 2022. Before pivoting into education, he worked in the field from 1994 to 1995 as a laboratory chemist with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Mr. Carte’s educational background laid a strong foundation for his achievements in teaching and leadership. He earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from West Virginia State University in 1994 and a Master of Arts in teaching from Marshall University in 1996. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Carte was recognized as an All-America Scholar-Athlete by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Throughout his career, Mr. Carte has maintained active membership in professional organizations, including the American Association of Chemistry Teachers and the American Chemical Society. Beyond his work-related endeavors, he has contributed significantly to civic life through coaching baseball at both high school and middle school levels for nearly 20 years. Currently, he oversees an American Legion Baseball team in Charleston, West Virginia. Additionally, Mr. Carte remains involved with his local church by conducting Bible studies and leading devotional lessons for youth programs.
Mr. Carte’s excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including Teacher of the Year by Kanawha County Schools in 2010, Outstanding Educator Award from The University of Chicago in 2020 and Chemistry Teacher of the Year by the Kanawha Valley section of the American Chemical Society in 2025. He has also received multiple Outstanding Educator Awards from the West Virginia Governor’s Honors Academy.
Central to Mr. Carte’s success has been his passion for working with students. The dynamics of a classroom and observing experienced teachers and professors inspired him to pursue teaching over other scientific careers. This commitment continues to energize Mr. Carte professionally and personally. He truly enjoys working with students.
Looking ahead, Mr. Carte intends to author two books. The first is a professional development book for chemistry teachers. It will be designed as a resource for new instructors offering advice and encouragement. The second will serve as a repository of chemistry questions for teachers creating assessments or assignments. Mr. Carte’s enduring dedication to education continues to shape future generations while advancing excellence within his discipline.
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