Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science TeachingThe Nation's Highest Honors for Teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM, including Computer Science). The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the top honors bestowed by the U.S. Government to K-12 STEM teachers. Each year, up to 110 outstanding educators from across the country may be recognized by the White House for their passion, dedication, and impact in the classroom. Learn more about this prestigious award, and how nominating a teacher for PAEMST can change their life. This application is overseen by the National Science Foundation and administered by the Office of the White House. |
To nominate or apply - visit paemst.nsf.gov |
MA Awardees & Finalists*Science Awardees and Finalists are also recognized each year |
2024 Finalists | K-6 Mathematics Ashleigh CardarelliDolbeare Elementary School Wakefield Massachusetts Debra RegensburgerHemenway Elementary School Framingham Massachusetts Laura WeissPotter Road Elementary School Framingham Massachusetts **Awardees have not been announced for this year | 2023 Finalists | 7-12 Mathematics Benadette ManningBoston Day and Evening Academy Boston Massachusetts Jacqueline MachariaLuther Burbank Middle School Lancaster Massachusetts Lauren AubertineGreater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School New Bedford Massachusetts **Awardees have not been announced for this year | 2022 Finalists | K-6 Mathematics Alicia BeggsJohn J. Ahern Middle School Foxborough Massachusetts Lisa BeaucheminMosier Elementary School South Hadley Massachusetts Shane JacksonWoodland Elementary School Milford Massachusetts **Awardees have not been announced for this year | 2021 Finalists | 7-12 Mathematics Jeanne DeRosaBurlington High School Burlington Massachusetts Lauren AubertineGreater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School New Bedford Massachusetts Victoria MilesMiddleborough Public Schools Middleborough Massachusetts **Awardees have not been announced for this year |
Danielle MerdinDr. William W. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Boston, Massachusetts 2018 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Jamil SiddiquiEast Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School East Bridgewater, Massachusetts 2017 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Jessica FindlayDouglas Intermediate Elementary School Douglas, Massachusetts 2012 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Kathleen EricksonMonument Mountain Regional High School Great Barrington, Massachusetts 2011 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Michael FlynnWilliam E. Norris Elementary School Southampton, Massachusetts 2010 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Sharon HessneyJohn D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science Roxbury, Massachusetts 2009 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Deborah SeaverBrookside Elementary School Milford, Massachusetts 2008 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Catherine CabralSomerset High School Somerset, Massachusetts 2007 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Patricia JuranovitsC.D Hunking Middle School Haverhill, Massachusetts 2006 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Cathie PollackHaverhill High School Haverhill, Massachusetts 2005 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Linda ThomasianHenri A. Yelle Elementary School Norton, Massachusetts 2004 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Jeffrey ChaffeeHorace Middle School @ Sullivan Middle School Franklin, Massachusetts 2003 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Rosenia ChristiansenWilliam H. Lincoln School Brookline, Massachusetts 2002 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Corinne BiscardiGalvin Middle School Wakefield, Massachusetts 2002 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Nancy BuellWilliam H. Lincoln School Brookline, Massachusetts 2001 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Joseph SpadanoWestford Academy Westford, Massachusetts 2001 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Susan WeissSolomon Schechter Day School Newton, Massachusetts 2000 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Priscilla Burbank-SchmittBrookline High School Brookline, Massachusetts 2000 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Erica VoolichSolomon Schechter Day School Newton, Massachusetts 1999 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Joan WilletsHaverhill High School Haverhill, Massachusetts 1998 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Jane Audrey-NeuhauserGeneral John Nixon Elementary School Sudbury, Massachusetts 1998 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Joshua AbramsMassachusetts Academy of Mathematics & Science Worcester, Massachusetts 1997 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Nancy SilvaIndian Brook Elementary SchoolPlymouth, Massachusetts 1997 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Dennis McCowanWeston High School Weston, Massachusetts 1996 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
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Estabrook Elementary School Lexington, Massachusetts 1996 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Elizabeth WalimaRockport Elementary School Rockport, Massachusetts 1995 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Annette RaphelShady Hill School Cambridge, Massachusetts 1995 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Katherine NorrisThe Fenn School Concord, Massachusetts 1994 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Joan FittonClark Street School Worcester, Massachusetts 1994 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Julio PereiraDearborn Middle School Roxbury, Massachusetts 1993 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Christina NicolsonThe Pike School Andover, Massachusetts 1993 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Jane YoungNewton South High School Newton Center, Massachusetts 1992 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Joseph McInerneyMcCarthy-Towne School Acton, Massachusetts 1992 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Edith SparreJonas Clarke Middle School Lexington, Massachusetts 1991 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Maureen Chapman-FaheyJohn Marshall School Dorchester, Massachusetts 1991 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Gisele ZangariMansfield High School Mansfield, Massachusetts 1990 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Donna RichardsonCedar Elementary School Hanover, Massachusetts 1990 Award | K-6 Mathematics | Dwayne CameronOld Rochester Reg. High School Mattapoisett, Massachusetts 1989 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Judith WhiteMcCarthy Middle School Chelmsford, Massachusetts 1988 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Betty KantrowitzNewton South High School Newton, Massachusetts 1987 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |
Robert LawlerShady Hill School Cambridge, Massachusetts 1986 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Anne SmithBuckingham Browne and Nichols Cambridge, Massachusetts 1985 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Martin BadoianCanton High School Canton, Massachusetts 1984 Award | 7-12 Mathematics | Margaret M. Bondorew1983 Award | 7-12 Mathematics |