Presidential Awards

South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Working to Improve Mathematics Education for All Students

Pierre, Phillip, and Deubrook Teachers Recognized for Outstanding Teaching Innovation

Secondary Teachers Selected as a 2011 Presidential Award State Finalist

Awardees To Be Announced in Spring 2012 in Washington, DC

Washington, DC Amy Boutchee, a mathematics teacher from Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota, Kristi Lutgen, a mathematics teacher from Deubrook Area Schools, White, South Dakota, and Deborah Snook a mathematics teacher from Phillip High School in Phillip, South Dakota have been named a state finalist for the 2011 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest honor for K-12 teaching in these fields.

Established by Congress in 1983, and administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation, the PAEMST program identifies outstanding mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Department of Defense Schools, and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each state and jurisdiction can select up to three mathematics and three science teachers as state finalists. From this field of state finalists, a maximum of 108 Presidential Awardees are selected. Recipients of the 2011 Presidential Awards will be announced during a week of celebratory events this spring in Washington, DC.

The Presidential Awards is one way of honoring outstanding teachers for the excellent work they do each year in helping to keep the United States competitive globally in mathematics and science. They have the knowledge, skills, commitment, and determination to bring out the best in their students. Evaluation results show that teachers who receive the Presidential Award use that recognition, honor, and award funds to grow professionally and to help improve teaching and learning of mathematics and science in their schools, districts, and states by taking on the roles of leaders, mentors, and scholars in their communities.

Previous South Dakota Awardees have become leaders on the state mathematics standards writing committees, other committees at the state level, national committees for the National Science Foundation and leaders in the South Dakota Council Teachers of Mathematics.

The 2011 Presidential Awardees teach 7^th -12^th Grades. Nominations and applications are currently being accepted for Elementary grade teachers for the 2012 Presidential Awards. Nomination forms and instructions are available at www.paemst.org.

Awardees will receive a citation signed by the President, a paid trip to Washington, DC, to attend a week-long series of recognition events and professional development opportunities, and $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. More information can be found at www.paemst.org.

The National Science Foundation will soon be currently accepting nominations and applications for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. PAEMST is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12^th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Since 1983, more than 4,000 teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.

Presidential awardees receive a citation signed by the President of the United States, a trip for two to Washington DC to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.

Anyone--principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public--may nominate a teacher by completing the nomination form available on the PAEMST website. Teachers may also apply directly at http://www.paemst.org.

An applicant must:

· Teach mathematics or science at the K-6th grade level in a public or private school.

· Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

· Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and teach K-12 students at least 50% of the time.

· Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2010-2011 academic school year.

· Teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, DC; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Schools; and the U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

· Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

· Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.

Elementary school teachers (Grades K-6) are eligible to apply in 2012.

Please consider nominating outstanding mathematics or science teachers today!

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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Program was established in 1983 by the White House and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The program identifies outstanding mathematics and science teacher for Kindergarten through 12^th grade, in the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The teachers serve as models for their colleagues and as leaders in the improvement of science and mathematics education.

These teachers are national role models for educators to emulate; for students to admire; and for parents, administrators, and communities to nurture. PAEMST Awardees have been shown to devote more time to professional development, to incorporate innovative approaches into their classroom teaching and to be more likely to use computers and other technologies in their classrooms.

Every year up to 108 National Awardees each receive a $10,000 award, a paid trip for two to Washington , DC to attend a week-long series of networking opportunities and recognition events, and a special citation signed by the President of the United States . The national award will be announced by the President of the United States sometime before the national award week which is in 2010.

PAEMST Home Page Nomination and Application Forms

For information contact SD State Coordinator:
                        Diana McCann
                        31133 Bon Homme Rd
                        Tabor SD 57063

Nomination and Application Forms

PAEMST Home Page

SD Presidential Award Recipients
1983-2006

Mr. James Nelson
814 12th Avenue SE
Aberdeen , SD 57401
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1983

Dr. Rochelle VonEye
1200 West University Ave
Mitchell , SD 57301
Email: rovoneye@dwu.edu
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1984

Mr. Kenneth Anderson
3004 East 23rd Street
Sioux Falls , SD 57103
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1985

Ms. JoAnn Kothe
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1986

Mrs. Marla Walz
2102 Buffalo Street
Pierre , SD 57501
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1987

Ms. Vicki Fredrickson
1220 North Lloyd
Aberdeen , SD 57401
Email: vicki.fredrickson@aberdeen.k12.sd.us
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1988

Ms. Helen Kephart
412 W. Clark Street
Vermillion , SD 57069
Email: hkephart@care2.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1989

Ms. Catherine Quinlivan
4106 Pleasant Drive
Rapid City , SD 57702
Email: cquinlivan@dsdk12.net
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1990

Ms. Della L. Snethen
707 13th Street, P.O. Box 265
Springfield , SD 57062
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1990

Ms. Sherry Kay Petera
1714 13th Avenue
Belle Fourche , SD 57717
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1991

Ms. Anne Thompson
709 E Wiswall Place
Sioux Falls , SD 57105-2031
Email: acwthompson@sio.midco.net
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1991

Ms. Kathy Jean Horsted
Route 1, Box 767
Harrisburg , SD 57032
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1992

Ms. Carol Jenison Murphy
4039 Oakmont Court
Rapid City , SD 57702
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1992

Mr. Alan P. Grinsteinner
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1993

Ms. Diana Rae McCann
41876 Apple Tree Road
Springfield , SD 57062
Email: dm57062@valyou.net
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1993

Ms. Gail M. Torrence
220 W. 9th Avenue
Webster , SD 57274
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1994

Mr. Joel Albright
3615 Sycamore Place
Rapid City , SD 57702-4966
Email: jalbright@rushmore.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1994

Ms. Kristine K. Malloy
Box 70
Parkston , SD 57366
Email: kmalloy@santel.net
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1995

Ms. Rebecca R. Umenthum
P.O. Box 387
Belle Fourche , SD 57717
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1995

Ms. Rosemary Johnson
6201 Long View Road
Rapid City , SD 57703
Email: rjohnson@rapidnet.com
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1996

Mr. Leo Keiser
202 South 11th Street
Beresford , SD 57004
Email: lkeiser@bmtc.net
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1996

Mrs. Charla O'Dea
PO Box 656
19318 US Hwy 85
Belle Fourche , SD 57717
Email: charodea@hotmail.com
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1997

Ms. Jean Gomer
Box 96
White , SD 57276
Email: Jean.Gomer@k12.sd.us
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1997

Mrs. Rose Kraft
1323 N. Pennsylvania Street
Aberdeen , SD 57401-2160
Email: rmkraft@hotmail.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1998

Ms. Mary Jo Christensen
214 W. 9th Avenue
Webster , SD 57274
Email: chrisbmj@itctel.com
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1999

Ms. Ellen Cooch
219 Union Street
Spearfish , SD 57783-0000
Email: ecooch@rushmore.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1999

Ms. Teresa McComber
41 E Detroit Drive
Allyn , WA 98524-9700
Email: mctwoman@aol.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2000

Ms. Betty Thomas
41033 312th Street
Springfield , SD 57062
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2000

Ms. Cynthia Kroon
46223 262nd Street
Hartford , SD 57033
Montrose High School
Email: cindy.kroon@k12.sd.us
Phone: 605-363-5025
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2001

Ms. Roxie Ahlbrecht
3101 S Carter Place
Sioux Falls , SD 57105-5923
Robert Frost Elementary
Email: Roxie.Ahlbrecht@k12.sd.us
Phone: 605-367-6170
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2002

Ms. Donna Peterson
345 Buzzell Hill Road
Hope , ME 04847
Belle Fourche Middle School
Email: donnalan@tidewater.net
Phone: 605-723-3367
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2003

Ms. Dawn Wirth
44775 289 Street
Vilborg , SD 57070
Hurley Public School
Email: onhills@iw.net
Phone: 605-238-5221
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2004

Ms. Sandra Ullrich
1318 North State
Aberdeen , SD 57401
Lincoln Elementary School
Email: suteach@abe.midco.net
Phone: 605-725-7200
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2006

Mr. Allen Hogie
416 Country Club Ave
Brandon, SD 57005
Brandon Valley High School
Email: allen.hogie@k12.sd.us
Phone: (605) 582-2106
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2007

Ms. Rebecca Kitts
Pierre SD
Saint Joseph Elementary School
Email:
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2008

Ms. Lori Keleher
Miller, SD
Email: lori.keleher@k12.sd.us
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2009

Ms. Constance Ahrens
Rapid City, SD
Email:
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2010

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SD Presidential Award Recipients 1983-2006

SD Presidential Award Recipients
1983-2006