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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

PAEMST National Awardees

Congratulations to the 2021, 2022, and 2023 PAEMST Awardees!

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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program was established in 1983 by The White House and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award recognizes outstanding teachers in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology (STEM, including computer science) from across the Nation at the Kindergarten through 6th grade and 7th through 12th grade levels.

Congratulations to the following 51±¬ÁÏ Finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (Grades 7-12):

Mathematics:

  • Kuri DiFede, Computer Science teacher, Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York
  • Lindsey Warren, Mathematics teacher, Harry B. Thompson Middle School, Syosset, New York

Science:

  • Astrid Helfant,ÌýScience teacher,ÌýHamilton Central School, Hamilton, New York
  • Dr. Elisa Margarita, Science teacher, Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, New York

For informationÌýonÌýpast 51±¬ÁÏ PAEMST awardees, please visit the .

Disclaimer: The 51±¬ÁÏ is not responsible for the National award program and is not in a position to guarantee awards or additional honoraria promised on the National Award Program website.