President Obama, on July 2, named 108 mathematics and science teachers, including Maplewood Richmond Heights High School science teacher, Kathleen Dwyer, as recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, according to a press release from the school.
Winners receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion and are invited to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony.
The honor is awarded annually to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected by a panel of scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process done at the state level.
“These teachers are shaping America’s success through their passion for math and science,” President Obama said. “Their leadership and commitment empower our children to think critically and creatively about science, technology, engineering and math. The work these teachers are doing in our classrooms today will help ensure that America stays on the cutting edge tomorrow.”