Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
2003 National Award Winner

Heather Marshall
Towns County Middle School
8th Grade Algebra

Certification, MEd and EdS, North Georgia College and State University

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 program identifies outstanding mathematics and science teachers, kindergarten through 12th grade, in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions. These teachers will serve as models for their colleagues and will be leaders in the improvement of science and mathematics education. The competition alternates each year between teachers of grades K-6 and teachers of grades 7-12.

 Each Presidential Awardee will received a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Each Awardee was also invited to attend, along with a guest, recognition events in Washington, D.C. during the week of March 15-20, 2004. These events will include an award ceremony, a Presidential Citation, meetings with leaders in government and education, sessions to share ideas and teaching experiences, and receptions and banquets to honor recipients.

Ms. Marshall has also received a Beller Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.