May 26, 2005
LANSING – Five Michigan mathematics and science educators have been chosen as state-level finalists for the 2005 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
“Our Presidential Award nominees are great role models, not only for educators in Michigan, but across the nation,” said Governor Jennifer M. Granholm. “We are proud to have such highly accomplished teachers in Michigan helping children discover the wonders of learning.”
A national selection panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, educators, administrators, and past awardees reviews the applications of the state-level finalists and makes recommendations to the National Science Foundation, which in turn forwards them to the White House. The President of the United States will announce the 2005 awardees in March 2006.
“These outstanding teachers use innovative and interactive teaching methods that engage their students to develop an interest in these subjects and give them a context in which they can excel,” said State Board of Education President Kathleen N. Straus.
Michigan’s nominees for this 2005 national award include:
Science
- Ted J. Emch Tappan Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Timothy S. Graham Roosevelt High School Wyandotte Public Schools
- June L. Teisan Harper Woods Secondary Harper Woods Schools
Mathematics
- Cindy L. Hasselbring Milan High School Milan Area Schools
- Anne Marie Nicoll Turner Tappan Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools
- The Michigan Department of Education received nominations for 32 science and 21 mathematics teachers.
The PAEMST program, established in 1983 by the White House, is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. In odd-numbered years, nominees are eligible if they are certified to teach in grades 7-12; work full-time in public or private schools; have at least five years of grade 7-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the application; and are assigned at least half time to classroom teaching of mathematics or science, or grades 7-8 self-contained classroom teachers. Elementary school mathematics and science teachers are chosen in even-numbered years.
Recognition for Presidential Awardees includes a special citation signed by the President; a $10,000 honorarium from the National Science Foundation and gifts from donors; and a paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. to attend special recognition events and meet with leaders in government and education, and attend sessions to share ideas and teaching experiences.
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