Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Awarded by the White House each year, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition a K-12 mathematics or science teacher can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the award program is to exemplify the highest standards of mathematics and science teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.

Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. Each state selects up to three mathematics teachers and three science teachers annually as state finalists. Educators are nominated in October and the application process begins in November.

A national selection committee reviews state finalist applications and selects one awardee in each content area for every state. Teachers are recognized for their contributions to teaching and learning and their ability to help students make progress in mathematics and science. As part of the recognition process, awardees take part in a weeklong series of networking and professional development activities in Washington, D.C., and receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation.

View the PAEMST video which explains how to nominate an educator for the award, plus showcases insight from former DE awardees.

Visit Presidential Awards (PAEMST) – National Website for more information.

Award Year 2023 (AY 23)

• Michael Doody, Science
• Yavet Respes, Mathematics
• Brittney Stewart, Mathematics
• Scott Woodring, Mathematics

Award Year 2022 (AY 22)

• Maria Cobb, Science
• Jason Orlen, Mathematics
• Michele (Missy) Snyder, Mathematics
• Jaime Swartz, Science
• Allison Van Ness, Mathematics 

For additional nominees and recipients, please visit Previous PAEMST Nominees and Recipients.