Recipients of the 2021, 2022, & 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence

Six Arkansas teachers were selected as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023.

National Awardees for 2023:

National Awardees for 2022:

National Awardees for 2021:

Information About the PAEMST 

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of STEM education. Since 1983, more than 4,800 teachers have been recognized for their contributions to STEM education. Up to 108 teachers are recognized each year.

Award Details

This awards program is open to practicing public, private, and parochial school teachers with a minimum of five years teaching experience. State finalists are chosen on the basis of their teaching performance, experience, and leadership by a state selection committee. Applications for each finalist are then forwarded to the National Science Foundation for judging by a national committee. A teacher from each category can be selected as Arkansas Presidential Awardees. For more information, please visit the PAEMST website.

Presidential Awardees receive:

• A citation signed by the President of the United States 
• A trip to Washington, D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities 
• A $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation 

National PAEMST Award Winners for Arkansas - 2000 to Present

The following educators have been selected by state and national committees as outstanding STEM teachers and serve as leaders in science, technology, mathematics, and/or computer science.

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