Montana’s First Lady Encourages Nominations for Presidential Math and Science Teaching Awards

First Lady Nancy Schweitzer encourages Montanans to submit nominations for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This award honors exemplary K-12 mathematics and science teachers for their contributions to improving teaching and learning.

Nominations are now being accepted online for secondary, grades 7-12, mathematics and science teachers.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for Montana teachers. Receiving national recognition for their accomplishments energizes teachers and students in the classroom,” said First Lady Nancy Schweitzer. “These teachers will serve as models for their colleagues and will be leaders in the improvement of science and mathematics education in Montana.”

Award recipients receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, along with an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to attend professional development seminars and meet with other recognized teachers. Nominations forms can be found at: http://www.paemst.org/controllers/nomination.cfc?method=nominate.

For more information:

Marco Ferro
Montana Professional Teaching Foundation
1232 East Sixth Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-4250
[email protected]

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Sarah Elliott
406-444-9725
[email protected]