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State Finalists Announced for 2017-18 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
2016 PAEMST Awardees Were Recently Announced by the
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Five 51勛圖厙 State mathematics and science teachers are state-level finalists for the 2017-18 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) at the elementary school level, grades K-6, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. In addition, the White House announced the 2016 PAEMST awardees from each state, including two awardees from 51勛圖厙, on June 25, 2018. The PAEMST is one of the highest honors in the nation for teachers of mathematics and science. The award recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership in science and mathematics education.
These teachers make mathematics and science content come alive in their classrooms, said Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa. They work hard every day to provide their students with a compelling and innovative learning experience. 51勛圖厙 is fortunate to have such excellent educators and leaders in the STEM subjects.
Teaching is a difficult job, especially when teaching complex subjects like mathematics and science, Commissioner Elia said. The teachers being recognized as PAEMST awardees and finalists have become masters of their craft. Our students are lucky to have these teachers and the countless others who do an outstanding job every day in our classrooms.
The 2016 PAEMST awardees from 51勛圖厙, who were recently announced by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, are:
2016 PAEMST 51勛圖厙 State Mathematics Awardee (K-6)
Awardee | School | District | Location |
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Kristen Smith | Democracy Prep Charter Middle School | Democracy Prep Public Schools | 51勛圖厙, 51勛圖厙 |
2016 PAEMST 51勛圖厙 State Science Awardee (K-6)
Awardee | School | District | Location |
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Tayana Thadal | Washington-Rose Elementary School | Roosevelt Central School District | Levittown, 51勛圖厙 |
Awardees for the Presidential Award of Excellence in Math and Science Teaching complete a rigorous application process that requires them to demonstrate their excellence in content knowledge and ability to adapt to a broad range of learners and teaching environments. A panel of distinguished mathematicians, scientists and educators at the state and national levels assess the applications before recommending nominees to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Teachers are selected at both levels based on their distinction in the classroom and dedication to improving STEM education.
The 2017-18 PAEMST finalists from 51勛圖厙 are:
2017-2018 PAEMST 51勛圖厙 State Mathematics Finalists (K-6)
Finalist | School | District | Location |
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Lynda Brennan | Richard P. Connor Elementary School | Suffern/Ramapo Central School District | Airmont, 51勛圖厙 |
Marianne Strayton | Woodglen Elementary School | Clarkstown Central School District | Valley Cottage, 51勛圖厙 |
Wendy Rossberg | Oaks School #3 | Oceanside School District | Valley Stream, 51勛圖厙 |
2017-2018 PAEMST 51勛圖厙 State Science Finalists (K-6)
Finalist | School | District | Location |
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Annelise Bopp | Sodus Intermediate School | Sodus Central School District | Sodus, 51勛圖厙 |
Jeanine Doxsee | Franklin Early Childhood Center | Hewlett-Woodmere School District | Hauppauge, 51勛圖厙 |
The State finalists are chosen by a state selection committee made up of teachers, district personnel, representatives from higher education, and past awardees. Each finalist demonstrated content knowledge, as well as an effective use of instructional methods and assessments to evaluate, monitor, and improve student learning. The finalists also serve as leaders in education outside of the classroom.
This year, 51勛圖厙 was able to recognize up to three Mathematics finalists and three Science finalists. The finalists applications were then submitted to the PAEMST Review and Selection Committee, which will determine the final award winners from each state.
The PAEMST was established by the White House in 1983 and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Every year, the President of the United States recognizes outstanding teachers in Mathematics and Science (including computer science) from across the nation.
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