Overview
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is
the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12
Mathematics and Science (including Computer Science) teaching. Established by Congress
in 1983, the PAEMST program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each
year.
Recipients of the award receive the following:
- a certificate signed by the President of the United States.
- a paid trip for two to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events
and professional development opportunities.
- a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
In addition to recognizing outstanding teaching in mathematics or science (including
computer science), the program provides teachers with an opportunity to build lasting
partnerships with colleagues across the nation. This growing network of award-winning
teachers serves as a vital resource for improving science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics education and keeping America globally competitive.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
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PAEMST Awardees
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Mathematics Awardees
Elementary
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- 2022 Stacy Stoker
- 2020 Heidi Boogert
- 2018 Rachel Reeder
- 2016 Carrie Caldwell
- 2014 Jalyn Kelley
- 2012 Rebecca Elder
- 2010 Linda L’Ai
- 2008 Natalie Robinson
- 2006 Andrea Mathews
- 2004 Jennifer Buttars
- 2002 Linda Coray
- 2001 Mary Ellen Kettle
- 2000 Mary Lou Damjanovich
- 1999 Shirley Mills
- 1998 JoLynn Miller
- 1997 Christine Crowther
- 1996 Shannon Lorenzo-Rivero
- 1995 Suzanne Evans
- 1994 Rebecca Hunt
- 1993 Shauna Lund
- 1992 Gail Howe
- 1991 Jolene Peacock
- 1990 Gayle Cloke
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Secondary
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- 2023 Melissa Brown
- 2021 Todd Vawdrey
- 2019 Natalie Darrington
- 2017 Orson “Mike” Spencer
- 2015 Vicki Lyons
- 2013 Nathan Auck
- 2011 Vivian Shell
- 2009 Janet Sutorius
- 2007 Travis Lemon
- 2005 Leslie Butler
- 2003 Scott Hendrickson
- 2002 Ember Storrs
- 2001 Mary Richmond
- 2000 Diana Suddreth
- 1999 Adella Croft
- 1998 Sandra Tanner
- 1997 Kristin Hadley
- 1996 Christine Waddell
- 1995 Janet Walter
- 1994 David Barton
- 1993 Robinette Bowden
- 1992 Cindy Watson-Cunningham
- 1991 Marilyn Keir
- 1990 Carletta Elich
- 1989 Pamela Giles
- 1988 David N. Pehrson
- 1987 Steven Cottrell
- 1986 Charles Miller
- 1985 Doyle B. Rowley
- 1984 Jolene Morris
- 1983 Jacquelyn Stonebraker
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Science Awardees
Elementary
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- 2022 Ashley Hare
- 2020 Jennifer Carver-Hunter
- 2018 Jill Buchsbaum
- 2016 Kristina Kaly
- 2014 Britney Powell
- 2012 Julie Hammari
- 2010 Mathilda (Tillie) Uribe
- 2008 Vickie Ahlstrom
- 2006 Antinette Haggerty
- 2004 Carol Skousen
- 2002 Ann Houmand
- 2001 Patti Seeholzer
- 1999 Sally Ogilvie
- 1998 Terri Denney
- 1997 Carrie Jones
- 1996 Teresa Roundtree
- 1995 Cathy Welch
- 1994 Darrell Spendlove
- 1993 Karen Bishop
- 1992 Susan Fredrickson
- 1991 Rebecca Olson
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Secondary
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- 2023 Wesley Morgan
- 2021 Matthew Wolley
- 2019 David Morrill
- 2017 Debbie Morgan
- 2015 Magdalene (Maggie) Huddleston
- 2013 Andrew (Drew) Neilson
- 2011 James (Jim) Larson
- 2009 Amy Pace
- 2007 Ty Robinson
- 2005 Bradford Talbert
- 2003 Emma Smith
- 2002 Ken O'Brien
- 2001 Rosalee Riddle
- 2000 Curtis Craig
- 1999 Glen Westbroek
- 1998 Steven Cox
- 1997 Sharon Miya
- 1996 Katleen Ochsenbein
- 1995 Barry Bishop
- 1994 Duane Merrell
- 1993 Vern Bangerter
- 1992 Brett Moulding
- 1991 Ronald Cefalo
- 1990 Thomas Talbot
- 1989 Michael Harris
- 1988 Dwight Brown
- 1987 Linda Preston
- 1986 LaMont Jensen
- 1985 John Helper
- 1984 M. Hunt, Junior
- 1983 Carl Bruce
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