WASHINGTON, DC -- President Obama today named 213 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. These awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools. The educators will receive their awards at a ceremony in Washington, DC on September 8.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process at the state level. Each nomination year of the award alternates between teachers in the kindergarten through 6th grade level, and those teaching 7th through 12th grades. The cohort of awardees named today represent two nomination years, one of teachers in kindergarten through 6th grade classrooms and the other in 7th through 12th grade classrooms.

Winners of this Presidential honor receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion, and are invited to Washington, DC, for an awards ceremony, as well educational and celebratory events, and visits with members of the Administration.

"The recipients of this award are integral to ensuring our students are equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are vital to our Nation’s success,” President Obama said. “As the United States continues to lead the way in the innovation that is shaping our future, these excellent teachers are preparing students from all corners of the country with the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills that help keep us on the cutting-edge.”

President Obama and his Administration have taken significant steps to strengthen education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields in order to fully harness the promise our Nation’s students. The President’s Educate to Innovate campaign, launched in November 2009, has resulted in more than $1 billion in private investment for improving K-12 STEM education. Additionally, in 2011, the President set an ambitious goal to put 100,000 additional excellent STEM teachers in America’s classrooms by 2021. Thanks to the work of more than 280 organizations, 30,000 new STEM teachers have already been trained, and resources are in place to train an additional 70,000 STEM teachers by 2021. In parallel, the President has called for increasing the proficiency of America’s existing STEM teachers with a Master Teacher Corps initiative, which would identify the most effective K-12 STEM teachers and support them in a program to propagate their best practices with their peers. You can read more about the President’s commitment to science, technology, and innovation HERE.

The recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are listed below, by nomination cohort and then by state.

To learn more about these extraordinary teachers, please visit: https://recognition.paemst.org

Grades K-6 Award Cohort

Alabama Kimberly Bowen, Rainbow Elementary School, Mathematics Julie Neidhardt, Dawes Intermediate School, Science

Alaska Joey Jigliotti, Alpenglow Elementary School, Science MaryLee Tung, Sand Lake Elementary School, Mathematics

Arizona Tabetha Finchum, Centennial Elementary School, Mathematics Janice Mak, Fireside Elementary School, Science

Arkansas Ashley Kasnicka, Harvey Jones Elementary School, Mathematics Cassie Kautzer, Monitor Elementary School, Science

California Andrew Kotko, Mather Heights Elementary School, Mathematics Erica Rood, CHIME Charter School, Science

Colorado Dawn Bauer, Carson Elementary School, Science Carolyn Jordan, Normandy Elementary School, Mathematics

Connecticut Liesl Fressola, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Science Nicole Gilson, Peck Place School, Mathematics

Delaware Kristin Gray, Richard A. Shields Elementary School, Mathematics Kimberly Simmons, W. Reily Brown Elementary School, Science

District of Columbia Kristina Kellogg, Watkins Elementary School, Mathematics Michael Mangiaracina, Brent Elementary School, Science

DoDEA Bridget Lester, Ft. Rucker Primary School, Science Rebecca Sterrett, Ramstein Elementary School, Mathematics

Florida Janet Acerra, Forest Lakes Elementary School, Science Angela Phillips, Chets Creek Elementary School, Mathematics

Georgia Amanda Cavin, Unity Grove Elementary School, Mathematics Steven King, Whit Davis Elementary School, Science

Hawaii Eliza Akana Yoshida, Pu'u Kukui Elementary School, Mathematics Stan Mesina, August Ahrens Elementary School, Science

Idaho Giselle Isbell, Anser Charter School, Mathematics Linda Truxel, Barbara Morgan Elementary School, Science

Illinois Catherine Ditto, Burley Elementary School, Mathematics James O'Malley, Thomas A. Edison Elementary School, Science

Indiana Martin Briggs, Crichfield Elementary School, Mathematics Kristen Poindexter, Spring Mill Elementary School, Science

Iowa Ann Johnson, Sageville Elementary School, Mathematics Joshua Steenhoek, Jefferson Intermediate School, Science

Kansas Michelle Kelly, Basehor Elementary School, Mathematics Brandi Leggett, Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Science

Kentucky Vivian Bowles, Kit Carson Elementary School, Science Gina Kimery, Farmer Elementary School, Mathematics

Louisiana Mary Legoria, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, Science Kristen Mason, L. W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies, Mathematics

Maine Lauree Gott, Veazie Community School, Science Laura Stevens, Dora L. Small Elementary School, Mathematics

Maryland Hilarie Hall, The Woods Academy, Science Jennifer Kiederer Lawrence, Warren Elementary School, Mathematics

Massachusetts John Heffernan, Anne T. Dunphy School, Science Karen Schweitzer, Anne T. Dunphy School, Mathematics

Michigan Gary Koppelman, Blissfield Elementary School, Science Francie Robertson, Pine Tree Elementary, Mathematics

Minnesota Frances Stang, O. H. Anderson Elementary School, Science Carissa Tobin, Nellie Stone Johnson Community School, Mathematics

Mississippi Karin Bowen, Brandon Middle School, Mathematics Vicki Moorehead, St. Anthony Catholic School, Science

Missouri Nancy McClintock, Center for Creative Learning, Science Katherine Schack, Lakeview Elementary School, Mathematics

Montana Kara Nelson, Meadowlark Elementary School, Mathematics Colleen Windell, Lolo Middle School, Science

Nebraska Amy Falcone, Hillside Elementary School, Mathematics Kyla Hall, Kloefkorn Elementary School, Mathematics

Nevada Arvella Jergesen, Fernley Intermediate School, Mathematics Kathleen Schaeffer, Bob Miller Middle School, Mathematics

New Hampshire Rebecca Cummings, Pelham Elementary School, Science Ann Gaffney, Londonderry Middle School, Mathematics

New Jersey Julia Ogden, Woodcliff Middle School, Science Coshetty Vargas, Washington Park School, Mathematics

New Mexico Cynthia Colomb, Hermosa Middle School, Science Bernadine Cotton, Tombaugh Elementary School, Mathematics

New York Eliza Chung, The School at Columbia University, Mathematics Lisbeth Uribe, The School at Columbia University, Science

North Carolina Justin Osterstrom, Martin Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle School, Science Kayonna Pitchford, Stoney Point Elementary School, Mathematics

North Dakota Loni Miller, Saxvik Elementary School, Science Angela Stoa-Lipp, Kennedy Elementary School, Mathematics

Ohio Marcy Burns, Main Street Intermediate School, Science Susan Dankworth, Thomas E. Hook Elementary School, Mathematics

Oklahoma Rebekah Hammack, Stillwater Middle School, Science Moriah Widener, Jenks West Intermediate School, Mathematics

Oregon Maureen Murphy-Foelkl, Chapman Hill Elementary School, Science Sarah Luvaas, Redland Elementary School, Mathematics

Pennsylvania Karen Bungo, Horace Mann Elementary School, Mathematics Geoffrey Selling, Germantown Friends School, Science

Puerto Rico Esther Alvarez-Meléndez, Academia San Ignacio de Loyola, Science Carmen Olmo, Saint John's School, Mathematics

Rhode Island Barbara Pellegrino, Harold F. Scott Elementary School, Mathematics Debra Turchetti-Ramm, Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School, Science

South Carolina Tammy Joiner, Little Mountain Elementary School, Mathematics Rebecca Strong, Thomas C. Cario Middle School, Science

South Dakota Roby Johnson, Holgate Middle School, Science Crystal McMachen, East Middle School, Mathematics

Tennessee Theresa Feliu, John Adams Elementary School, Mathematics Nicole Resmondo, Gresham Middle School, Science

Texas Erika Hassay, Live Oak Elementary School, Mathematics Celena Miller, Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Science

U.S. Territories Fina Leon Guerrero, Manuel Ulloa Lujan Elementary School, Mathematics Richard Carlos Velasco, FBLG Middle School, Mathematics

Utah Jalyn Kelley, Wilson Elementary School, Mathematics Britnie Powell, Salt Lake Center for Science Education, Science

Vermont Laura Botte Fretz, Edmunds Middle School, Mathematics Lisa Marks, Ludlow Elementary School, Science

Virginia Barbara-Ann Adcock, Pocahontas Elementary School, Science Eric Imbrescia, Peak View Elementary School, Mathematics

Washington Meredith Gannon, Sacajawea Elementary School, Science Deborah Halperin, Laurelhurst Elementary School, Mathematics

West Virginia Cynthia Evarts, Orchard View Intermediate School, Mathematics Nancy Holdsworth, New Manchester Elementary School, Science

Wisconsin Lori Baryenbruch, River Valley Elementary Spring Green, Science Tina Parker, Sam Davey Elementary School, Mathematics

Wyoming Gayla Hammer, Lander Middle School, Science Nancy Windholz, Saratoga Elementary School, Mathematics

Grades 7-12 Award Cohort

Alabama Ryan Reardon, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Science Joel White, Brooks High School, Mathematics

Alaska Christopher Benshoof, Lathrop High School, Mathematics Catherine Walker, Romig Middle School, Science

Arizona Marizza Bailey, BASIS Scottsdale, Mathematics Michael McKelvy, Basha High School, Science

Arkansas Daniel Moix, Bryant High School, Mathematics Diedre Young, Ridgway Christian High School, Science

California Maria McClain, Deer Valley High School, Mathematics Michael Towne, Citrus Hill High School, Science

Colorado Lisa Bejarano, Aspen Valley High School, Mathematics Jessica Noffsinger, STEM Magnet Lab School, Science

Connecticut Richard Broggini, Smith Middle School, Science Elizabeth Capasso, Jettie S. Tisdale School, Mathematics

Delaware Robin Corrozi, Cape Henlopen High School, Mathematics John Scali, MOT Charter High School, Science

District of Columbia Shira Printup, McKinley Technology High School, Mathematics Melanie Wiscount, McKinley Technology Education Campus, Science

DoDEA Michal Turner, Vicenza Middle School, Mathematics

Florida Tracy Smith, Bak Middle School of the Arts, Science Kelly Zunkiewicz, Dr. Earl J. Lennard High School, Mathematics

Georgia Marc Pedersen, Paulding County High School, Science Cindy Apley Rose, Couch Middle School, Mathematics

Hawaii Alicia Nakamitsu, Aiea High School, Mathematics Bryan Silver, Kalani High School, Science

Idaho Jason George, Vision Charter School, Science Micah Lauer, Heritage Middle School, Science

Illinois Michael Fumagalli, East Leyden High School, Science Lisa Nicks, Thornton Township High School, Mathematics

Indiana Hugh Ross, Guerin Catholic High School, Science Michael Spock, Columbus North High School, Mathematics

Iowa Lynnetta Bleeker, Parkview Middle School, Science Richard Brooks, Johnston High School, Mathematics

Kansas Trissa McCabe, Reno Valley Middle School, Mathematics Denise Scribner, Eisenhower High School, Science

Kentucky Carly Baldwin, Boyd County High School, Science Christine Bickett, North Bullitt High School, Mathematics

Louisiana Linda Messina, Saint Joseph's Academy, Science Donna Patten, West Monroe High School, Mathematics

Maine Marielle Edgecomb, Peninsula School, Mathematics Cary James, Bangor High School, Science

Maryland Elizabeth Lazaro, Buck Lodge Middle School, Science Elizabeth Megonigal, Huntingtown High School, Science

Massachusetts Neil Plotnick, Everett High School, Mathematics Keith Wright, The Springfield Renaissance School, Science

Michigan Brian Langley, Novi High School, Science Wendy Osterman, Sashabaw Middle School, Mathematics

Minnesota Morgan Fierst, South High, Mathematics Lisa Houdek, Central Senior High School, Science

Mississippi Marshall Hobbs, Jackson Preparatory School, Science Lauren Zarandona, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Mathematics

Missouri Carol Robertson, Fulton High School, Science Deanna Wasman, David H. Hickman High School, Mathematics

Montana Jessica Anderson, Powell County High School, Science Kerry Gruizenga, Skyview High School, Mathematics

Nebraska Nicole Miller, Lakeview Jr-Sr High School, Science Gregory Sand, Central High School, Mathematics

New Hampshire Robin Ellwood, Rye Junior High School, Science Patrick Kaplo, Windham High School, Science

New Jersey Victoria Gorman, Medford Memorial Middle School, Science Amy Mosser, Seneca High School, Mathematics

New Mexico Kathleen Boerigter, Los Alamos High School, Science Kevin Gant, Nex+Gen Academy, Science

New York Daniel Mattoon, Niskayuna High School, Mathematics Amanda Zullo, Saranac Lake High School, Science

North Carolina Lauren Baucom, Forest Hills High School, Mathematics Karen Newman, Durham Academy, Science

North Dakota Jonathan Fugleberg, May-Port CG High School, Mathematics Michelle Strand, West Fargo High School, Science

Ohio Amy Roediger, Mentor High School, Science Beth Vavzincak, Normandy High School, Mathematics

Oklahoma Teri Kimble, Hydro-Eakly Middle School/High School, Science Jamie Rentzel, Norman High School, Mathematics

Oregon Katharine Dean, Centennial High School, Science Brian Hanna, Newport High School, Mathematics

Pennsylvania Elizabeth Allen, Saucon Valley High School, Mathematics Jaunine Fouché, Milton Hershey School, Science

Puerto Rico Nelson Franqui Flores, Saint John's School, Mathematics Keyla Soto Hidalgo, University High School, Science

Rhode Island Anthony Borgueta, Barrington Middle School, Science Kristen Jahnz, Cumberland High School, Mathematics

South Carolina Gail Vawter, Springfield Middle School, Science Jennifer Wise, Hand Middle School, Mathematics

South Dakota Jennifer Fowler, South Middle School, Science Bjorg Remmers-Seymour, East Middle School, Mathematics

Tennessee Laura Darnall, Goodpasture Christian School, Science Mary Vaughan, Oak Ridge High School, Mathematics

Texas Patty Hill, Kealing Middle School, Mathematics Cara Johnson, Allen High School, Science

U.S. Territories Thora Henry Letang, Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School, Science Dora Borja Miura, Saipan Southern High School, Mathematics

Utah Magdalene Huddleston, Sand Ridge Junior High, Science Vicki Lyons, Lone Peak High School, Mathematics

Vermont Katherine McCann, U-32 Middle High School, Mathematics Mary Louise McLaughlin, Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, Science

Virginia Kelle Lyn Scott, Robinson Secondary School, Mathematics Camilla Walck, Princess Anne High School, Science

Washington Scott Cooley, University High School, Mathematics Jeffery Wehr, Odessa High School, Science

West Virginia Maureen Miller, Hurricane Middle School, Science Sarah Snyder, Fairmont Senior High School, Mathematics

Wisconsin Juan Botella, Monona Grove High School, Science John Hayes, Northland Pines High School, Mathematics

Wyoming Lesley Urasky, Rawlins High School, Science Patricia Urasky, East High School, Mathematics