Scot was nominated by the seventh grade team, along with several former BMS teachers who wrote, “Scot has been influential in the careers of his fellow teachers and instrumental in making Bothwell the amazing place it is to teach and learn. He is an incredible person who will go out of his way to help any of his colleagues or students. He is locally renowned for his expertise and passion. People have said, upon seeing his classroom, that he has the most creative classroom that is filled with artifacts from ancient civilizations, rocks and minerals and geodes from millions of years ago, as well as information about wildlife and nature. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the subject he teaches. Scot has enjoyed an incredibly successful career and has dedicated his life to teaching and creating dedicated learners.