Three CEA members recently achieved national recognition for their exemplary and innovative teaching techniques when they were named among the best science and math teachers in the country for 2001. It recognizes a combination of sustained and exemplary work both in, and outside of, the classroom.
Winners use the money at their discretion to promote math and science education.
The winners will use their teaching experiences and creativity to advance inventive curriculum and instruction, encourage professional development and outside activities among colleagues and generate excitement among students, teachers, and parents about the uses of science and mathematics. Committees of their peers selected the three CEA members. These 12 state-level finalists are recognized by the national program and in their individual states. All 12 of these teachers are candidates for the presidential award. A national selection committee of distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators, recommend one math and one science teacher at each level as presidential awardees.