Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the nation's highest honor for K-12 teachers of mathematics and science. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Presidential Awardees are identified by an asterisk (*) next to their name.
2024 K-6 Math
- Lisa Liptak, STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher, Hartford, Connecticut
- Tiffany LoConte, Fawn Hollow Elementary School, Monroe, Connecticut
- Elizabeth Morales, Hayestown Avenue School, Danbury, Connecticut
2023 7-12 Math
- Kate Grayeb, University High School of Science and Engineering, Hartford, Connecticut
- Susan Palmberg, Edwin O. Smith High School, Storrs, Connecticut*
- Thomas Leisten, Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, Connecticut
2022 K-6 Math
- Christopher Messier, Center School, Ellington, Connecticut
- Katherine Mauro, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Sandy Hook, Connecticut
- Patricia Hahn, Parkville Community School, Hartford, Connecticut*
2021 7–12 Math
- Barbara Budaj, Capital Prep Magnet School, Hartford, Connecticut*
- Christopher Kerr, Newington High School, Newington, Connecticut
- Merryl Polak, Scotts Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield, Connecticut
2020 K–6 Math
- Mallory Emmons, The Peck Place School, Orange, Connecticut*
- Katherine Mauro, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut