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Georgia’s Most recent AwardeeGeorgia’s Most recent Awardee
Amanda McGehee
YEAR NAME YEAR NAME YEAR NAME1983 Richard Bell 1993 Thomas Hall
Betty Smith2003 Janice Hudson
1984 Annie Pace 1994 Teresa GruendlPhyllis Rumpp
2004 Vicki Jacobs
1985 Lila McGahee-Adair 1995 Barbara CorneliusRita VanFleit
2005 Zoe Evans
1986 Beverly Lang 1996 Roger Wesley McCoySylvia Shore
2006 Pamela Krohne-Googe
1987 Daniela Taylor 1997 Marsha HoodRhonda Toon
2007 Donna Governor
1988 Jeffrey Cramer 1998 Sandra EidsonMargaret Tierce
2008 Halley Page
1989 Michael Edmondson 1999 Amanda BuiceAmy Denty
2009 Rachael Parr
1990 Carol BurbulisSandra Rhoades
2000 Tina CrossJane Moore
2010 Amanda McGehee
1991 Trissa LuftiqCatherine Robinson
2001 Steve RichClelia Scott
1992 Lynda PetersonBarbara Piper
2002 Terrie KielbornWynn Mott
Georgia’s AwardeesGeorgia’s Awardees
What are the What are the Presidential Awards?Presidential Awards?
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Mathematics and Science Teaching
(PAEMST) Program(PAEMST) ProgramOur nation’s highest award for mathematics andOur nation’s highest award for mathematics andscience teachers:science teachers: Identifies outstanding mathematics and science Identifies outstanding mathematics and science
teachers for kindergarten through 12teachers for kindergarten through 12thth grade. grade. Was established in 1983 by the White House.Was established in 1983 by the White House. Is sponsored by the National Science Foundation Is sponsored by the National Science Foundation
(NSF).(NSF). Includes the 50 states and 4 U. S. jurisdictions.Includes the 50 states and 4 U. S. jurisdictions. Chooses secondary- and elementary-level Chooses secondary- and elementary-level
winners during alternating years.winners during alternating years.
How are PAEMST Awardees Recognized?How are PAEMST Awardees Recognized?Each state awardee receives:Each state awardee receives: A special citation signed by the President of the A special citation signed by the President of the
United States.United States. A $10,000 award from NSF and gifts from donors.A $10,000 award from NSF and gifts from donors. A paid trip for two to Washington, D.C., in March of A paid trip for two to Washington, D.C., in March of
the year following selection of state finalists.the year following selection of state finalists.-- Special recognition eventsSpecial recognition events-- Award ceremonyAward ceremony-- Meetings with leaders in government and Meetings with leaders in government and educationeducation-- Sessions to share ideas and teaching Sessions to share ideas and teaching experiencesexperiences-- Receptions and banquets to honor recipientsReceptions and banquets to honor recipients
Who is Eligible to Be a Presidential Who is Eligible to Be a Presidential Awardee?Awardee?
Teachers employed in any of the 50 states or 4 U. Teachers employed in any of the 50 states or 4 U. S. jurisdictions (Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; S. jurisdictions (Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; schools of the Department of Defense Education schools of the Department of Defense Education Activity; and U. S. territories – American Samoa, Activity; and U. S. territories – American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and Virgin Islands)and Virgin Islands)
Teachers who are full-time employees of their Teachers who are full-time employees of their school districtsschool districts
Who is Eligible to Be a Presidential Who is Eligible to Be a Presidential Awardee? (cont’d)Awardee? (cont’d)
In 2003, and each odd-numbered yearIn 2003, and each odd-numbered yearthereafter, nominees are eligible if theythereafter, nominees are eligible if theyare:are: Certified teachers who are assigned to Grades 7-12 Certified teachers who are assigned to Grades 7-12
mathematics and/or science classrooms in public or mathematics and/or science classrooms in public or private schools.private schools.
Teachers who have at least five years of teaching Teachers who have at least five years of teaching experience in Grades 7-12 in mathematics and/or experience in Grades 7-12 in mathematics and/or science prior to application.science prior to application.
Grades 7-12 teachers who are assigned, at least Grades 7-12 teachers who are assigned, at least half-time during the school year, to classroom half-time during the school year, to classroom teaching of mathematics or science; or Grades 7-8 teaching of mathematics or science; or Grades 7-8 teachers in self-contained classrooms.teachers in self-contained classrooms.
Teachers who are not past Presidential Awardees.Teachers who are not past Presidential Awardees.
Who is Eligible to Be a Presidential Who is Eligible to Be a Presidential Awardee? (cont’d)Awardee? (cont’d)
In 2004, and each even-numbered yearIn 2004, and each even-numbered yearthereafter, nominees are eligible if theythereafter, nominees are eligible if theyare:are: Certified teachers who are assigned to Grades K-6 Certified teachers who are assigned to Grades K-6
mathematics and/or science classrooms in public or mathematics and/or science classrooms in public or private schools.private schools.
Teachers who have at least five years of teaching Teachers who have at least five years of teaching experience in Grades K-6 in mathematics and/or experience in Grades K-6 in mathematics and/or science prior to application.science prior to application.
Grades K-6 teachers who are assigned, at least Grades K-6 teachers who are assigned, at least half-time during the school year, to classroom half-time during the school year, to classroom teaching of mathematics or science; or Grades 7-8 teaching of mathematics or science; or Grades 7-8 teachers in self-contained classrooms.teachers in self-contained classrooms.
Teachers who are not past Presidential Awardees.Teachers who are not past Presidential Awardees.
What is the Selection What is the Selection Process?Process?
How are Teachers Nominated?How are Teachers Nominated?
Anyone (principals, teachers, students, parents, other Anyone (principals, teachers, students, parents, other members of the general public) may nominate a teacher.members of the general public) may nominate a teacher.
Nomination forms are available on the PAEMST website Nomination forms are available on the PAEMST website (www.paemst.org) and are submitted to the state (www.paemst.org) and are submitted to the state coordinator. coordinator.
What Follows the Nomination?What Follows the Nomination?
The nominee:The nominee:
Will be contacted by the state coordinator after Will be contacted by the state coordinator after the nomination.the nomination.
Will complete the application form and video. Will complete the application form and video.
Will submit online application to the state Will submit online application to the state coordinator by May 1 of the application year.coordinator by May 1 of the application year.
How are Awardees Selected?How are Awardees Selected?
State and jurisdiction selection committees choose up to three finalists from State and jurisdiction selection committees choose up to three finalists from mathematics nominations and three from science nominations.mathematics nominations and three from science nominations.
A national selection committee composed of prominent scientists, mathematicians, A national selection committee composed of prominent scientists, mathematicians, educators, administrators, and past awardees makes recommendations to NSF.educators, administrators, and past awardees makes recommendations to NSF.
The national selection committee recommendations are forwarded to the White House.The national selection committee recommendations are forwarded to the White House. Potential awardees go through FBI clearance.Potential awardees go through FBI clearance.
National awards are made by the President of the United States.National awards are made by the President of the United States.
What happens after you win?What happens after you win?•Opportunity to serve on State Level Panels•Group presentations at NSTA conferences•Possible invitations to publish articles or books•Participation in exclusive Professional Organizations •Funds to improve science at your school or system
What Are the Application What Are the Application Components?Components?
Application ComponentsApplication Components Nomination formNomination form Dimensions of outstanding teachingDimensions of outstanding teaching
- Video of a lesson- Video of a lesson- Written reflective comments on videotaped lesson- Written reflective comments on videotaped lesson
- Understanding of Scientific Concepts & Misconceptions- Understanding of Scientific Concepts & Misconceptions - Use of Assessment to Guide Instruction- Use of Assessment to Guide Instruction Supplemental materials such as samples of student workSupplemental materials such as samples of student work Background and experienceBackground and experience Letter of confirmation of employmentLetter of confirmation of employment Additional optional videoAdditional optional video
Videotaping SuggestionsVideotaping Suggestions
Practice videotaping.Practice videotaping. Use a tripod.Use a tripod. Pan the room slowly.Pan the room slowly. Capture teacher-student and student-student Capture teacher-student and student-student
interactions.interactions. Make careful choices.Make careful choices. Make sure room is not cluttered.Make sure room is not cluttered. No backlightingNo backlighting
Georgia Department of EducationGeorgia Department of EducationNational Science FoundationNational Science Foundation
Is help available for the application process?
Yes!•www.paemst.org
•Contact the State CoordinatorJuan-Carlos Aguilar or Amanda Buice(404) 657-9072 (404) [email protected] [email protected]
•Request a mentor to give personal guidance through the process
