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Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Awarded by the White House each year, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition a K-12 mathematics or science teacher can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the award program is to exemplify the highest standards of mathematics and science teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. Each state selects up to three mathematics teachers and three science teachers annually as state finalists. Educators are nominated in October and the application process begins in November.
A national selection committee reviews state finalist applications and selects one awardee in each content area for every state. Teachers are recognized for their contributions to teaching and learning and their ability to help students make progress in mathematics and science. As part of the recognition process, awardees take part in a weeklong series of networking and professional development activities in Washington, D.C., and receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation.
2016 Finalists
MathBrandy Cooper
6 th Grade Mathematics
Milford Central Academy
Milford School DistrictMathChrista Ferdig
5th Grade ElementaryLong Neck Elementary Indian River School DistrictScienceLeona Williams
Grade 4 Elementary Forwood Elementary Brandywine School District
ScienceWendy Turner
2 nd Grade ElementaryMt. Pleasant Elementary Brandywine School District2015 Awardees
MathRobin Corrozi
High School MathematicsCape Henlopen High SchoolCape Henlopen School DistrictMathJohn C. Scali
Integrated Science and Chemistry Teacher
MOT Charter School2014 Awardees
MathKristin Gray
Math Specialist & Teaching Channel LaureateRichard A. Shields Elementary SchoolCape Henlopen School DistrictMathKimberly Simmons
Kindergarten Teacher
East Dover ElementaryCapital School District