The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor a K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teacher can receive in the nation. The Awards were established by Congress in 1983.
Awards are given to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense Education Activity schools, or the U.S. territories as a group.
The award recognizes those teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas.
For more information please visit the PAEMST website.
How does your county compare? View the number of PAEMST national winners in each county of Oklahoma from 1990-present on the map below. If you would like to increase the number of winners in your county, start by nominating an amazing teacher today. To see the names of the winners from 1990-present, continue to scroll down.
The following educators have been selected by a national committee as outstanding mathematics and science teachers and will serve as models for their colleagues and leaders for the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Year | Math | Science |
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2020 |
Jennifer Donwerth, Edmond Public Schools |
Karla White, Bethany Public Schools |
2019 |
Brigit Minden, Central High Public Schools |
Cheryl Fentress, Bartlesville Public Schools |
2018 |
Gena Barnhill, Putnam City Public Schools |
Jayci Harris, Byng Public Schools |
2017 |
Julie Klingensmith, Norman Public Schools |
Megan Cannon, Sapulpa Public Schools |
2016 |
Macey Stewart, Norman Public Schools |
Michelle Rahn, Claremore Public Schools |
2015 |
Jamie Rentzel, Norman Public Schools |
Teri Kimble, Hydro-Eakly Public Schools |
2014 |
Moriah Widener, Jenks Public Schools |
Rebekah Hammock, Stillwater Public Schools |
2013 |
Mark Thomas, Meridian Technology Center |
Sarah Vann, Owasso Public Schools |
2012 |
No Award Given |
Carol Annette Huett, Moore Public Schools Patricia Diane Reece, Bokoshe Public Schools |
2011 |
Ashley Moody, McCloud Public Schools |
Rebecca Morales, Union Public Schools |
2010 |
Paige Bergin, Union Public Schools |
Denise Thomas, Union Public Schools |
2009 |
Beth Harper, Moore Public Schools |
Kristy VanDorn, Deer Creek Public Schools |
2008 |
Patricia Morgan, Norman Public Schools |
Jeri Doane, Edmond Public Schools |
2007 |
Heather Sparks, Oklahoma City Public Schools |
Susan Bigge, Tulsa Public Schools |
2006 | Betsy Glad, Union Public Schools | Stacy Darling, Norman Public Schools |
2005 |
Julie Owens, El Reno Public Schools |
Colleen Bennett Bartlesville Public Schools |
2004 |
Lynn Peacher, Jenks Public Schools |
Ruth Rayner, Edmond Public Schools |
2003 |
Lori Martin, Norman Public Schools |
Susie Stevens, Latta Public Schools |
2002 |
Susan Powell, Cimarron Public Schools Kristy Ford, Norman Public Schools |
Deborah Cornelison, Byng Public Schools Deidre Wakely, Tulsa Public Schools |
2001 |
Karen Phillips, Lone Grove Public Schools Barbra Carlson, Norman Public Schools |
Melissa Parnell, Tahlequah Public Schools Jana Rowland, Hydro-Eakley Public Schools |
2000 |
Gloria Dupree, Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Jacquelyn Coolley, Bartlesville Public Schools |
Jeff Marshall Jo McGuire, Cyril Public Schools |
1999 |
Joyce Shrock, Guymon Public Schools Anne Garrett, Norman Public Schools |
Karen Evans, Hydro-Eakley Public Schools Robye Pursifull, Norman Public Schools |
1998 |
Susan Arn, Metro Tech Clara Southerland, Tulsa Public Schools |
Sue Shoenhals, Shattuck Public Schools Lori Painter, Enid Public Schools |
1997 |
Sandra Pendergraft, Ponca City Public Schools Deborah Cox, Edmond Public Schools |
James Calaway, Lawton Public Schools Cynthia Brown, Woodward Public Schools |
1996 |
Melisa Rice, Coyle Public Schools Abigail Boatman, Heritage Hall |
A. Pool, Clinton Public Schools Maria Pierce, Enid Public Schools |
1995 |
George Abshire, Jenks Public Schools Candace Howard, Lawton Public Schools |
Alicia Smith Osborne, Pryor Public Schools Janice Lue Luce, Union Public Schools |
1994 |
Larry Hesler, Stillwater Public Schools Judith Pike, Edmond Public Schools |
Bobby Melton, Putnam City Schools Carol Upchurch, Norman Public Schools |
1993 |
Jetta Burton, Norman Public Schools Richard Weir, Putnam City Schools |
Betsy Mabry, Enid Public Schools Karen Heizer, Enid Public Schools |
1992 |
Linda Hall, Tulsa Public Schools Lynn Fox, Tulsa Public Schools |
Terry Shaw, Norman Public Schools Barbara Clark, Checotah Public Schools |
1991 |
Judy Roach, Midwest City-Del City Public Schools Betty Wright, Oklahoma City Public Schools |
Marcia Chamberlain, Stillwater Public Schools Elizabeth Zadorozny, Woodward Public Schools |
1990 |
Karen Reed, El Reno Public Schools Jodie Coulson, Madill Public Schools |
Beverly McMillan, Marietta Public Schools Denise Slack, Jenks Public Schools |
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