INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today
the 2018-2019 State Finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching. The six Indiana finalists will now move
forward to the national level.
“Behind every successful student is a hardworking, supportive, and exceptional
teacher,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public
Instruction. “Because of the dedication to excellence of Indiana’s finalists,
our students are more proficient in the vital subjects of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics. I am proud of each and every finalist and honored
they call Indiana home.”
The Presidential Awards are the nation’s highest honors bestowed by the United
States government for teachers of K-12 science, technology, engineering,
mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. Since 1983, more than 4,800
teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and
their profession. Award recipients serve as models for their colleagues,
inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of science,
technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science education. In
addition, recipients receive a certificate signed by the President of the United
States, a trip to Washington D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and
professional development opportunities, and a $10,000 award from the National
Science Foundation (NSF). NSF administers the awards program on behalf of The
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Indiana finalists underwent a rigorous application process and were selected by
a state committee for their outstanding qualifications. All six finalists will
participate in an honor and recognition luncheon this fall. Below is a complete
list of the 2018-2019 finalists:
Indiana Finalists for
Math:
Kelly Day, Westfield Middle School
Angela Snyder, Creekside Middle School
Richard Ziuchovski, Anderson High School
Indiana Finalists for
Science:
David Butler, Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School
Sarah A. Chattin, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Kirstin Milks, Bloomington High School South
For more information about the Presidential Awards, please visit: www.paemst.org. To view a list of past awardees, please visit: www.paemst.org/awardees.
