Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics
and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
http://www.paemst.org/index.cfm

The PAEMST site now includes the application packet which is now open for 7-12 grade science and mathematics teachers to apply. Applications are due May 1, 2007 to the state department.

• NOTE: An all day workshop will be held on January 31, 2007 in Fairhope, AL for any Alabama teacher that wants to apply for this award. They can register through the STI website.

Since 1983 more than 3,000 teachers have been selected as Presidential Awardees.  They represent a premier group of mathematics and science teachers who bring national and state standards to life in their classrooms. They provide the Nation with an impressive array of expertise to help improve teaching and learning while becoming more deeply involved in activities such as curriculum materials selection, research, and professional development. While most teachers remain in the classroom, some have become school principals, supervisors, superintendents and college faculty.  For more information visit the PAEMST homepage at the link above.

Congratulations to the most recent winner (2005 award year) from Alabama: [Grades 7-12] Mary Hand from Liberty Middle School in Madison, AL. See other winners in mathematics.

Teachers applying for the 2006 PAEMST must be nominated. Anyone (e.g., principals, teachers, students, and other members of the general public) may nominate a teacher. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Each Presidential Awardee will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation and gifts from donors. Each Awardee will also be invited to attend, along with a guest, recognition events in Washington, D.C., in March 2007, which will include: an award ceremony; a Presidential Citation; meetings with leaders in government and education; sessions to share ideas and teaching experiences; and receptions and banquets to honor recipients.

Applications are encouraged from teachers from all locations (urban, suburban, small town, rural) and all underrepresented minority groups (American Indians, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Alaskans, Native Pacific Islanders). The application deadline is May 1, 2006. The Alabama program is administered by a state coordinator, Dr. Sarah Mason.

State contact:
Dr. Sarah Mason, 50 North Ripley Street, Gordon Persons Building, Room 3345, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. 
Organization: State Department of Education. Email: smason@alsde.edu .  
Phone: 334-242-8059.   Fax: 334-242-0482

For more information and an application packet, please go to http://www.paemst.org/index.cfm