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March 2003 - CMS Math Teacher -
Joshua Frost - Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Josh is a 7th grade math teacher at our Cooperative Middle School.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded by the National Science Foundation annually.  A group of New Hampshire educators, working with the NH Dept. of Education, selected Mr. Frost for the award he received in Washington, DC. They chose him after assessing not only information from the school and colleagues, but also from a critiqued videotape of his teaching. This award carries a substantial stipend which Mr. Frost is using to purchase equipment and materials for CMS students. The citation reads:

"The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is presented with the gratitude of your fellow citizens by the President of the United States of America to Joshua Frost for embodying excellence in teaching, devotion to the learning needs of students, and for upholding the high standards that exemplify American education at its finest."

March 2003 - CMS Math Teacher -
Adam Wiggin - Fernand Prevost Mathematics Teaching Award

School: Cooperative Middle School
Teaching Position: Grade 8 Math
Teaching Experience: 3 years

The Fernand Prevost Mathematics Teaching Award is an honor given annually to just one outstanding young New Hampshire math teacher.

The New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics (NHTM) presents this award to a beginning teacher in her/his first, second, or third year who meets the following criteria:

• commitment to good mathematics
• confidence that children can learn
• a spirit of self reflection and professional curiosity
• caring and concern for colleagues
• a willingness to explore, to learn, and to grow as a teacher of mathematics
• a willingness to share mathematical and pedagogical activities with others

Exeter News-Letter article

Who's Who Among America's Teachers- 2002

Top Students who have been listed in "Who’s Who Among American High School Students" or "The National Dean’s List," publications that recognize 5 percent of the nation’s high school and college students nominated the one educator from their entire academic career who "made a difference in their lives" by helping to shape their values, inspire interest in a particular subject, and challenge them to strive for excellence.

The following teachers, all from Exeter High School, have been listed in 2002:

• Paul A. Amundsen
• Diane A. Moreau
• Kathryn Mary Rowe Nichols
• Diane M. Viens Reardon
• Dean Scott
• Roderick M. Smith
• Christine M. St. Jean
• Karlyn Wesley Supple
• Daniel P. Violette
• Ann Sherry Warnock
• Roxanne Ludeking Wazlaw

Many of the students commented about the enthusiasm and knowledge their educators demonstrated in the classroom, and many praised the instructors for their ability to relate to youngsters on a personal as well as a professional level.

December 2002 - Zoe Polychronopoulos - Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching

School: Lincoln Street School
Teaching Position: Grade 4
Teaching Experience:

These awards provide recognition to exceptional teachers who are furthering excellence in education. The teachers receiving these awards are recognized for greatly improving their students' understanding in science and mathematics, for exemplary teaching, and for demonstrating educational goals that help them maintain positions of professional leadership.

Awardees each receive an educational grant, a presidential citation, and a trip to Washington, D.C. for a series of recognition events.

October 2002 - Susan Drinker - Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award

School: Main Street School
Teaching Position: Kindergarten
Teaching Experience: 14 years

Susan Drinker makes parents partners in their children’s education. She makes home visits at the beginning of each school year, promoting literacy by bringing each family a book and a related stuffed toy. She initiated the 100 Book Club, a program that encourages parents to read 100 books aloud to their children during the school year. She also plays a customized reading game based on each child’s specific interests, and then goes through the game with parents, showing them how to use it at home. Mrs. Drinker has been instrumental in rewriting and fine-tuning the kindergarten curriculum so that it remains developmentally appropriate and relevant to the school’s children. In addition, she performs pre- and post-assessments to ensure that all children master basic literacy skills by the time they finish kindergarten.

If you know of other Teacher Recognition Awards, please forward information so we can ensure that our excellent teachers are receiving the recognition they deserve.

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