Math, Science Teachers Named PAEMST Finalists Six Mississippi teachers were named 2021 state-level finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST program is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science, including computer science. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities and leaders in
"Mississippi’s PAEMST state-level finalists are committed to excellence and are leaders among their colleagues.”
the improvement of mathematics and science education. “Mississippi’s PAEMST state-level finalists are committed to excellence and are leaders among their colleagues,” said Dr. Carey Wright, the state superintendent of education. “I congratulate them
Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education
as they vie for the highest honor in their profession.” The PAEMST program, established in 1983 by the White House, allows each state to select up to three state finalists in mathematics and up to three state finalists in science. One of the state finalists in each content area may be selected as the Presidential Awardee for the state, which is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. National winners are announced approximately a year after state-level finalists are identified.
Dr. Trisha Gilbreath Grades 10-12 mathematics teacher Northwest Rankin High School, Rankin County School District
“I want my students to leave my classroom with three important lessons: they are loved, their ideas are valuable and they can achieve far more than they ever expected.”
Jaqueline Lewis Grade 9 mathematics teacher; grades 11-12 computer science teacher Enterprise High School, Enterprise School District
“While varying and evolving instructional strategies are important, they are all secondary to the need to motivate, inspire and build a desire in students to want to learn and to excel in the implementation of what they have learned.”
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