By Sebastian Beltran – Staff Reporter

At Jonathan Law High School, science teacher Mr. Morazzini has embraced STEM education.

With more than 19 years of experience, Morazzini is a beloved figure in the school community, known for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to students of all levels.

“We have a great science department and we are all very close. We care very much about providing the best experience we can for our students in our science courses,” Morazzini said. “We also have so many outstanding course options that students can take in science.”

Morazzini’s ability to connect with students on a personal level is what sets him apart. 

“He’s the reason I’ve developed such a good foundation in science and tools to solve real world problems,” senior Cam Upchurch said. “Mr. Morazzini always makes sure we can see the bigger picture and how what we learn in class applies to our future.”

Morazzini takes the time to understand their individual goals and interests, in his lessons to help them thrive.

“Our Milford district science teachers have written all of our science units to be based around real-world phenomena, which are events that relate directly to what we can see and experience as part of our lives,” Morazzini said. “We hope that by basing our courses around this NGSS model (Next Generation Science Standards), students will be able to make more connections to their learning and actually figure out key concepts based on their questions.”

Beyond academics, Morazzini inspires students to think critically about their role in the broader community.

“Science is about making changes, big or small, “senior Jaden Oyola said. “Mr. Morazzini taught me that even small actions can make a big difference.”

Through his teaching methods, for science, and commitment to student growth, Mr. Morazzini is shaping the next generation at Jonathan Law High School.

“Last year around the holidays, I received a letter in the mail from a former Marine Science student,” Morazzini said. “He was attending UConn at the time and wrote to me about how our class was a big influence on him and that I had made a difference in his life. I’m sure a lot of teachers would feel that these are some of the moments that make us the most proud of what we do.”