Recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

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Sarah DiMaria (left), Tara Palomares (right)

We are excited to share that two Knowles Senior Fellows, Sara DiMaria and Tara Palomares, have been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)—the highest national recognition for K–12 STEM educators.

On January 13, 2025, President Biden announced that 336 teachers and mentors across the country received this prestigious award. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a K-12 science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.  Awardees reflect the expertise and dedication of the Nation’s teaching corps, and they demonstrate the positive impact of excellent teachers on student achievement.