Outstanding Math and Science Teachers Honored
North Carolina’s 2014 and 2015
recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science and the
2016 Math and Science State finalists for the Presidential Awards in Math and
Science were honored at the Board meeting.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest honor bestowed by the federal
government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching. The recipients are:
2014 Presidential Awards for
Excellence in Math and Science (Grades K-6)
Math: Kayonna Pitchford – previously with Stoney Point Elementary,
Cumberland County Schools, and now with The University of North Carolina at
Pembroke
Science: Justin Osterstrom –
Martin Middle, Wake County Schools
2015 Presidential Awards for
Excellence in Math and Science (Grades 7-12)
Math: Lauren Baucom – Forest
Hills High, Union County Schools
Science: Karen Newman –
Durham Academy, Durham
2016 Math and Science State
Finalists (Grades K-6) (finalists to be announced in 2017)
Math:
Candace Crothers,
Glenwood Elementary, Chapel Hill – Carrboro Schools
Claudia Fann, Pleasant
Garden Elementary, Guilford County Schools
Heather Landreth, W.H.
Robinson Elementary, Pitt County Schools
Science:
Andrea Gladden, Icard Elementary, Burke County Schools
Adam
Haas, Rock River Elementary, Union County Schools
Laura
Thomas, The Exploris School, Raleigh
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