Presidential awards for math and science

Two Homewood City Schools teachers were selected as elementary school science recipients of the 2012 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Recipients were: Rita Schell, LEAD teacher at Hall-Kent Elementary School; and Pam Smith, LEAD teacher at Edgewood Elementary School.

This is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science. The awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.