Only two weeks left before nominations close for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. Anyone–principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public–may nominate a K-6 teacher by completing the nomination form available on the PAEMST website. To submit a nomination, you only need the teacher’s contact information.
If you know more than one teacher deserving of this award, you may submit more than one nomination. Teachers may also initiate the application process themselves at the PAEMST website. Right now, free online webinars are being offered by the National Science Foundation to nominated/registered applicants to help walk them through the application process.
PAEMST is the highest honor the United States government bestows for K-12 mathematics and science teaching. Up to 108 teachers may be recognized each year. Since 1983, more than 4,100 teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Presidential Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States, a trip for two to Washington, D.C. to attend a series of recognition events, professional development opportunities, and policy-maker meetings, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.
The Nomination Deadline is April 1, 2012. The Application Deadline is May 1, 2012 for elementary school teachers (Grades K-6). Secondary school teachers (Grades 7-12) are eligible to apply in 2013.
Please consider nominating outstanding mathematics or science teachers today! It only takes a minute. If you have already nominated a teacher, thank you for helping us identify and recognize excellent teaching in our Nation!
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Since 1983 the following Oklahoma science teachers have been recognized with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. In the beginning, one elementary science and one secondary science teacher was selected each year. Recent awards have been given to elementary and secondary teachers in alternating years, one science and one math teacher each year. The complete list of Oklahoma science teachers who have been awarded with the PAEMST is printed below:
Otis Autry Booker T. Washington H.S. Tulsa , Oklahoma 1984 Award | 7-12 Science Colleen Bennett Bartlesville Mid High School Bartlesville , Oklahoma 2005 Award | 7-12 Science Susan Bigge Booker T. Washington High School Tulsa , Oklahoma 2007 Award | 7-12 ScienceCynthia Brown Horace Mann Elementary Woodward , Oklahoma 1997 Award | K-6 Science
Richard Bryant Okmulgee High School Okmulgee , Oklahoma 1988 Award | 7-12 Science
James Calaway MacArthur Junior High School Lawton , Oklahoma 1997 Award | 7-12 Science
Marcia Chamberlain Stillwater Middle School Stillwater , Oklahoma 1991 Award | 7-12 Science
Barbara Clark Checotah Public Schools Checotah , Oklahoma 1992 Award | K-6 Science
Deborah Cornelison Byng Junior High School Ada , Oklahoma 2002 Award | 7-12 Science
Stacy Darling Eisenhower Elementary Norman , Oklahoma 2006 Award | K-6 Science
Jeri Doane Angie Debo Elementary School Edmond , Oklahoma 2008 Award | K-6 Science
Karen Evans Hydro-Eakly Public School Hydro , Oklahoma 1999 Award | 7-12 Science
Celia Hawk MacArthur High School Lawton , Oklahoma 1987 Award | 7-12 Science
Karen Heizer Glenwood Elementary School Enid , Oklahoma 1993 Award | K-6 Science
Janice Lue Luce Boevers Elementary School Tulsa , Oklahoma 1995 Award | K-6 Science
Betsy B. Mabry DeWitt Waller Junior High School Enid , Oklahoma 1993 Award | 7-12 Science
Jeff Marshall Putnam City Schools 2000 Award | 7-12 Science
Jo McGuire Cyril Elementary School Cyril , Oklahoma 2000 Award | K-6 Science
Beverley McMillan Marietta Middle School Marietta , Oklahoma 1990 Award | 7-12 Science
Bob Melton Putnam City Schools Oklahoma City , Oklahoma 1994 Award | 7-12 Science
Lori Painter Monroe Elementary School Enid , Oklahoma 1998 Award | K-6 Science
Melissa Parnell Tahlequah High School Tahlequah , Oklahoma 2001 Award | 7-12 Science
Maria Pierce Glenwood Elementary School Enid , Oklahoma 1996 Award | K-6 Science
Jimmie Pigg Moore High School Moore , Oklahoma 1983 Award | 7-12 Science
A. Pool Clinton High School Clinton , Oklahoma 1996 Award | 7-12 Science
Robye Pursifull Eisenhower Elementary School Norman , Oklahoma 1999 Award | K-6 Science
Ruth Rayner John Ross Elementary Edmond , Oklahoma 2004 Award | K-6 Science
Patsy Roller Clyde Boyd Junior High School Sand Springs , Oklahoma 1986 Award | 7-12 Science
Jana Rowland Hydro-Eakly Elementary Hydro , Oklahoma 2001 Award | K-6 Science
Sue Schoenhals Shattuck High School Shattuck , Oklahoma 1998 Award | 7-12 Science
Terry Shaw Irving Middle School Norman , Oklahoma 1992 Award | 7-12 Science
Denise Slack Jenks East Elementary School Jenks , Oklahoma 1990 Award | K-6 Science
Jeffrey Smith Midwest City High Midwest City , Oklahoma 1989 Award | 7-12 Science
Alicia Smith Osborne Pryor Junior High School Pryor , Oklahoma 1995 Award | 7-12 Science
Susie Stevens Latta High School Ada , Oklahoma 2003 Award | 7-12 Science
Denise Thomas Jarman Elementary Tulsa , Oklahoma 2010 Award | K-6 Science
Carol Upchurch Jefferson Elementary School Norman , Oklahoma 1994 Award | K-6 Science
Kristy VanDorn Deer Creek Middle School Edmond , Oklahoma 2009 Award | 7-12 Science
Deidra Wakeley Edison Preparatory School Tulsa , Oklahoma 2002 Award | K-6 Science
Robert Wright MacArthur High School Lawton , Oklahoma 1985 Award | 7-12 Science
Elizabeth Zadorozny 5th and 6th Center Woodward , Oklahoma 1991 Award | K-6 Science