Elementary Mathematics Linda McGuire, Weirton Heights Elementary, Hancock County
Elementary Science Annette DeLuca, Tucker Valley Elementary Middle, Tucker County
Secondary Mathematics Donna Landin, Hurricane Middle, Putnam County
Secondary Science Cindy Willis, Clay County High
The state-level awardees are:
Elementary Mathematics Deborah Prezioso, Watson Elementary, Marion County Wendy Speer, Weirton Heights Elementary, Hancock County
Elementary Science Linda Fonner, New Martinsville School, Wetzel County William Green, Lewisburg Elementary, Greenbrier County
Secondary Mathematics Kenna Barger, Randolph County Vocational Technical Center Gail McClure, DuPont Junior High, Kanawha County
Secondary Science Dixie Redmond, Rivesville Elementary Middle, Marion County Thomas Wells, Charles Town Junior High, Jefferson County
The Presidential Awards were established in 1983 by the White House and sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The program identifies outstanding science and mathematics teachers in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions. National awardees receive a $7,500 National Science Foundation grant to the school, and an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for a series of recognition events. State winners receive a $750 grant.
The recipients will be honored on Friday by State Superintendent Dr. Henry Marockie, State Board President Jim MacCallum, and Gov. Cecil Underwood.
For more information, contact Phyllis Barnhart or Larry Lamb, WV Department of Education, 304-558-7805.