Six educators from across the state are being honored for outstanding teaching in mathematics and science.
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a K-12 mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Established by Congress in 1983 and administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation, the Presidential Awards allow for each state to select mathematics teachers and science teachers as state finalists. Those finalists then vie for the state title the following year.
Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions.
Mathematics: Jeanine Moore, Indian River School District
Science:Tim Dalby, Wilmington Friends School
“Congratulations to these outstanding educators, who are being recognized for their exemplary ability to help students make progress in mathematics and science,” Secretary of Education Mark Murphy said. “They recognize the importance and excitement of their subjects, and through creative lessons tailored to their students’ needs, they have shared that knowledge and passion with their students.”
Read more about all of the 2012 finalists here.
A national selection committee will review each state finalist’s application and select one awardee in each content area for every state. As part of the recognition process, awardees will take part in a weeklong series of networking and professional development activities in Washington, D.C., and will receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. For more information about PAEMST, see forms and instructions available at: www.paemst.org.
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.
The 2013 Delaware finalists are:
Mathematics
- Eric Anderson, Charter School of Wilmington, Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Karen Berry, Sussex Central High School, Indian River School District
- Kristin Carmen, Sussex Technical High School, Sussex Technical School District
- Carly Pisani, Delaware Military Academy, Red Clay Consolidated School District
Science
- Robert Ferrell, Louis L. Redding Middle School, Appoquinimink School District
- Chris Havrilla, Woodbridge High School, Woodbridge School District
The winners and finalists will be honored at the annual PAEMST Recognition and Recruitment banquet on February 5, 2014 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover.
