Six Kansas Teachers Honored with Presidential Award for Science and Math Excellence

Wichita: The Kansas Department of Education just announced that six amazing teachers from the state have snagged the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

These awards are a big deal! A panel of top-notch scientists, mathematicians, and educators picks the winners after a state-level selection process.

This award has been around since 1983, and it’s the highest honor from the U.S. government for teachers in these fields.

So, who are the lucky winners? Here’s the list:

– Erica Huggard from Emporia High School for 7-12 Science in 2021
– Elizabeth Self from Kepley Middle School for 7-12 Mathematics in 2021
– Todd Flory from Wheatland Elementary for K-6 Science in 2022
– Angela Gray from Atchison Elementary for K-6 Mathematics in 2022
– Robin Anderson from Andover Middle School for 7-12 Mathematics in 2023
– Jennifer Hendrix from Dodge City High School for 7-12 Science in 2023

Each of these fantastic educators gets a certificate signed by the president and a cool $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. How awesome is that?