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State Finalists Selected for 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Three New York State mathematics teachers and three science teachers are state-level finalists for the prestigious 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) at the secondary level, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. The PAEMST is one of the most esteemed honors in the nation for teachers and recognizes exemplary teaching and leadership in mathematics and science education.
鈥淭hese outstanding teachers have deep knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to reach their full potential,鈥 Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said. 鈥淲e are intent on building a 21st-century education system that supports all students, and STEM is a critical part of providing these opportunities for our young people.鈥
鈥淓ach of New York鈥檚 finalists has demonstrated that by providing engaging and innovative instruction, we can prepare all students for achievement in the technology-driven world in which we live,鈥 Commissioner Rosa said. 鈥淭hey are innovators who encourage students to use initiative and creativity to solve complex, real-world problems through science and math. I wish them all luck in the national competition.鈥
| Finalist | School | District | Location |
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Mrs. Sharon Collins |
New Heights Academy Charter School |
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New York, NY |
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Dr. Elizabeth Brennan DeGraaf |
The Hewitt School |
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New York, NY |
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Dr. Scott Kennedy |
Sachem High School East |
Sachem Central School District |
Farmingville, NY |
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| Finalist | School | District | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ms. Danielle Dubno-Hammer |
Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights |
New York City Department of Education |
Cambria Heights, NY |
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Ms. Maria Giambanco |
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology |
New York City Department of Education |
Brooklyn, NY |
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Ms. Xue Qing Liang |
New Utrecht High School |
New York City Department of Education |
Brooklyn, NY |
New York State Finalists complete a rigorous application process that requires them to demonstrate excellence in content knowledge and effective use of instructional methods and assessments to evaluate, monitor, and improve student learning. Finalists are chosen by a state selection committee consisting of teachers, district personnel, representatives from educator organizations, and past awardees.
These applications are then submitted to the PAEMST National Selection Committee in Washington D.C., which will determine the final award winners from each state. The PAEMST National Selection Committee is comprised of prominent mathematicians, scientists, mathematics/science education researchers and leaders, district-level personnel, and classroom teachers.
Teachers selected as PAEMST National Awardees receive a Presidential certificate, a $10,000 award from National Science Foundation (NSF) and join an elite cohort of award-winning teachers who can influence state and national STEM teaching.
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