Leading the way to excellence in mathematics teaching and learning in Louisiana


Awards

Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Awards

Each year LATM is pleased to be able to honor outstanding mathematics teachers across our state. Overall winners and finalists in each category are recognized at the LATM Conference Banquet. Completed applications are due by May 22, 2009. Details for applying can be found on the application provided below.

2009 Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award Application (Word)
2009 Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award Application (pdf)

The Carol Meyer Scholarship Award

A $500 scholarship awarded each year to a high school senior interested in pursuing a career in mathematics or mathematics education. For more detail and an application, click here.


The Presidential Award for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

For more information, visit http://www.paemst.org/ or

Contact our state coordinator:

Jean May-Brett
LA Department of Education
1201 N Third St
4-209
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Email: Jean.May-Brett@LA.GOV

2008 LATM Outstanding Mathematics Educators Recognized

LATM is pleased to introduce the 2007 Louisiana awardee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the 2007 Louisiana finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching,
and the 2008 LATM Teachers of the Year and the finalists.


Kim Melancon
2007 Louisiana Awardee for the
Presidential Award for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching
(Pictured with Carolyn Sessions, LaDOE Representative and Jeremy Muse, LATM President)

Kristin Magee
2008 Louisiana Finalist for the
Presidential Award for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching
(Pictured with Carolyn Sessions, LADOE Representation and Jeremy Muse, LATM President)

Debra Reynolds
2008 Louisiana Finalist for the
Presidential Award for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching
(Pictured with Carolyn Sessions, LADOE Representative and Jeremy Muse, LATM President)


Rannell Troxclair
2008 Louisiana Finalist for the
Presidential Award for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching
(Pictured with Carolyn Sessions, LADOE Representative and Jeremy Muse, LATM President)

Jennifer Pastor
2008 LATM
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in Elementary Education


Emily Mull
2008 LATM Finalist for the
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in Elementary Education


Terrie Willard
2008 LATM Finalist for the
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in Elementary Education


Paige Falcon
2008 LATM Finalist for
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in Elementary School Education

Not Pictured:
Nancy Calloway
2008 LATM
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in Middle School Education


Kayla Hopkins
2008 LATM Finalist
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in Middle School Education

Heidi Nolan
2008 LATM Finalist
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in High School Education


Patricia Edmiston
2008 LATM
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in High School Education


Aleshia Taylor
2008 LATM Finalist
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in High School Education

Roberta LeBlanc
2008 LATM Finalist
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in High School Education

Tommy Autry
2008 LATM Co-Winner
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in College Level Education

Kathie Smart
2008 LATM Co-Winner
Mathematics Teacher of the Year
in College Level Education