2008 PAEMST Finalists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the Nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The Awards recognize highly qualified K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.The National Science Foundation has announced the 2008 North Carolina Finalists for these prestigious awards.
For K-6 Mathematics Teaching, the finalists are
•Kathleen Conroy, Providence Spring Elementary School, Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
•Rosemary Klein, Bailey Middle School, Cornelius, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
•Tracy Thomas, Meadow Lane Elementary School, Goldsboro, Wayne County Public Schools
For K-6 Science Teaching, the finalists are
•Sarah Klingler, Dr. Jay M. Robinson Middle School, Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
•Scott Reynolds, TIF-LEAP Initiative (formerly Winterfield Elementary School), Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
•Carol Swink Wooten, Hunter Gifted & Talented Magnet Elementary School, Raleigh, Wake County Public Schools
These outstanding mathematics and science educators will be recognized at an awards reception in December. They are now in competition for the State Awards to be determined by a national select committee on behalf of the White House and the National Science Foundation. The state winners receive a $10,000 award and a week in Washington, DC for recognition events for themselves and a guest.
Posted by b.tipton | November 19, 2008 | 10:37 AM | Permalink | Announcements
Nominations for The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the Nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The Awards recognize highly qualified K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.The National Science Foundation will be opening nominations for the 2009 PAEMST application round shortly.
Those interested in nominating secondary science and mathematics teachers, grades 7 – 12, for the 2009 application round should visit the “Nomination” section of www.paemst.org through April 1, 2009 to complete the nomination form.
Since 1983, more than 3,700 outstanding teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. If you know great teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of professionals.
For more information, contact Ragan Spain at rspain@dpi.state.nc.us.
Posted by b.tipton | November 18, 2008 | 11:23 AM | Permalink | Announcements
2008 Fall Science Supervisors Meeting
Click the link below to download the PowerPoint presentation from the 2008 Fall Science Supervisors Meeting held in Charlotte, NC.
Posted by b.tipton | November 17, 2008 | 12:34 PM | Permalink | Announcements
Brain-Based Instruction: Creating Opportunities for Success (2008 HS Network Conference)
Click on the link below to view a presentation on brain-based instruction that was conducted by the high school science consultants at the 2008 High School Network Conference .
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Posted by b.tipton | March 4, 2008 | 7:40 AM | Permalink | Professional Development
DPI Science Resources (K-12)
Click the link below to view the DPI Science Resources document. It contains the contact information for the DPI Science Consultants, suggested science websites and a variety of resources.
Posted by b.tipton | December 18, 2006 | 3:00 PM | Permalink | Instructional Resources