Presidential Awards

South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Working to Improve Mathematics Education for All Students

Updated 10/24/2024

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching https://paemst.nsf.gov/. Download award appliciation.

2024 PAEMST Finalists Announced (4/17/24)

Michelle Stumpf

Valerie Nelson

Kinlee Stetson

Michelle Stumpf, a middle school mathematics teacher at Belle Fourche, SD, has been teaching for 18 years. She currently teaches 5 th grade. Michelle graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education in 2003. Afterwards, she earned her Masters in Education for Technology and Training degree from the University of South Dakota in 2005. Michelle has participated in the South Dakota Mentor Teacher Program, supervised student teachers, and been recognized as Belle Fourche Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Valerie Nelson, an elementary school mathematics and science teacher at Chamberlain Elementary in Chamberlain, SD, has been teaching for 15 years. She currently teaches Kindergarten. Valerie graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education in 2009. She is now working toward completing a Masters in Education degree in Leadership and Administration from Northern State University. Valerie has served as Kindergarten Team Leader, has served on Chamberlain’s Language Arts Curriculum Team, and has recently been recognized as a South Dakota Regional Teacher of the Year.

Kinlee Stetson, an elementary school mathematics teacher at Corral Drive Elementary in Rapid City, SD, has been teaching for 10 years. She currently teaches 4th grade. Kinlee graduated from the Chadron State College with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education in 2013. Kinlee has participated in the Rapid City Area Schools Mathematics Leadership Cohort, served on the Corral Drive Leadership and Targeted School Improvement Teams, helped implement the Leader in Me project in her building, and has been nominated for Teacher of the Year for Corral Drive Elementary.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Since 1983, more than 4,000 teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.

State-Level Finalists automatically become candidates for the National Presidential Award. Two teachers from each state may be selected as the state's Presidential Awardees and will be notified officially by the White House. This will take place after a national committee reporting to the National Science Foundation makes its selection from the state-level finalists submitted by each state. Presidential awardees receive a citation signed by the President of the United States, a trip to Washington DC to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.

State-Level Finalists are nominated because someone thought of them as teachers who exhibit a passion for the subject they teach; who approach their work with creativity and imagination; and who strive daily to improve individual teaching practices.

Anyone--principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public--may nominate a teacher by completing the nomination form available on the PAEMST website. For more information, please visit https://paemst.nsf.gov/

Download award appliciation.

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching https://paemst.nsf.gov/. Download award appliciation.

But wait! There's more!
Why else would a nominee want to complete the application process?

45 continuing education contact hours from the South Dakota Department of Education can also be earned toward certificate renewal by completing the application process. To be eligible, a PAEMST candidate must complete all components of the application process and submit a scorable application that can be sent on to the state selection committee. All applicants submitting a scorable application will earn credit, not just the state finalists whose materials will be sent on to a national selection panel.

Now that you know more, Do YOU:

· Teach science or mathematics in grades 7-12

· Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution?

· Have at least 5 years of full-time employment prior to the 2023-2024 school year?

· Teach students full-time at least 50% of a school’s allotted instructional time?

· Have a passion for the subject you teach, approach your work with creativity and imagination, and work to improve your individual teaching practice daily?

If you have answered YES to the above questions and are a mathematics or science teacher in grades 7-12, consider applying for the 2024-2025 PAEMST award this FALL! The nomination window will open soon, check here for more information as it becomes available.

For more program information, visit https://paemst.nsf.gov/

Download award appliciation.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Allen Hogie Jennifer Fowler

SD PAEMST Mathematics Coordinator SD PAEMST Science Coordinator

Allen.Hogie@k12.sd.us DrRangerJen@gmail.com

605.553.8095 605.431.5438

Allen Hogie

Mathematics Teacher, Brandon Valley HS

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SD Presidential Award Recipients
1983-2020

Mr. James Nelson
814 12th Avenue SE
Aberdeen , SD 57401
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1983

Dr. Rochelle VonEye
1200 West University Ave
Mitchell , SD 57301
Email: rovoneye@dwu.edu
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1984

Mr. Kenneth Anderson
3004 East 23rd Street
Sioux Falls , SD 57103
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1985

Ms. JoAnn Kothe
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1986

Mrs. Marla Walz
2102 Buffalo Street
Pierre , SD 57501
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1987

Ms. Vicki Fredrickson
1220 North Lloyd
Aberdeen , SD 57401
Email: vicki.fredrickson@aberdeen.k12.sd.us
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1988

Ms. Helen Kephart
412 W. Clark Street
Vermillion , SD 57069
Email: hkephart@care2.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1989

Ms. Catherine Quinlivan
4106 Pleasant Drive
Rapid City , SD 57702
Email: cquinlivan@dsdk12.net
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1990

Ms. Della L. Snethen
707 13th Street, P.O. Box 265
Springfield , SD 57062
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1990

Ms. Sherry Kay Petera
1714 13th Avenue
Belle Fourche , SD 57717
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1991

Ms. Anne Thompson
709 E Wiswall Place
Sioux Falls , SD 57105-2031
Email: acwthompson@sio.midco.net
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1991

Ms. Kathy Jean Horsted
Route 1, Box 767
Harrisburg , SD 57032
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1992

Ms. Carol Jenison Murphy
4039 Oakmont Court
Rapid City , SD 57702
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1992

Mr. Alan P. Grinsteinner
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1993

Ms. Diana Rae McCann
41876 Apple Tree Road
Springfield , SD 57062
Email: dm57062@valyou.net
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1993

Ms. Gail M. Torrence
220 W. 9th Avenue
Webster , SD 57274
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1994

Mr. Joel Albright
3615 Sycamore Place
Rapid City , SD 57702-4966
Email: jalbright@rushmore.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1994

Ms. Kristine K. Malloy
Box 70
Parkston , SD 57366
Email: kmalloy@santel.net
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1995

Ms. Rebecca R. Umenthum
P.O. Box 387
Belle Fourche , SD 57717
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1995

Ms. Rosemary Johnson
6201 Long View Road
Rapid City , SD 57703
Email: rjohnson@rapidnet.com
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1996

Mr. Leo Keiser
202 South 11th Street
Beresford , SD 57004
Email: lkeiser@bmtc.net
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1996

Mrs. Charla O'Dea
PO Box 656
19318 US Hwy 85
Belle Fourche , SD 57717
Email: charodea@hotmail.com
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1997

Ms. Jean Gomer
Box 96
White , SD 57276
Email: Jean.Gomer@k12.sd.us
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1997

Mrs. Rose Kraft
1323 N. Pennsylvania Street
Aberdeen , SD 57401-2160
Email: rmkraft@hotmail.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1998

Ms. Mary Jo Christensen
214 W. 9th Avenue
Webster , SD 57274
Email: chrisbmj@itctel.com
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 1999

Ms. Ellen Cooch
219 Union Street
Spearfish , SD 57783-0000
Email: ecooch@rushmore.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 1999

Ms. Teresa McComber
41 E Detroit Drive
Allyn , WA 98524-9700
Email: mctwoman@aol.com
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2000

Ms. Betty Thomas
41033 312th Street
Springfield , SD 57062
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2000

Ms. Cynthia Kroon
46223 262nd Street
Hartford , SD 57033
Montrose High School
Email: cindy.kroon@k12.sd.us
Phone: 605-363-5025
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2001

Ms. Roxie Ahlbrecht
3101 S Carter Place
Sioux Falls , SD 57105-5923
Robert Frost Elementary
Email: Roxie.Ahlbrecht@k12.sd.us
Phone: 605-367-6170
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2002

Ms. Donna Peterson
345 Buzzell Hill Road
Hope , ME 04847
Belle Fourche Middle School
Email: donnalan@tidewater.net
Phone: 605-723-3367
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2003

Ms. Dawn Wirth
44775 289 Street
Vilborg , SD 57070
Hurley Public School
Email: onhills@iw.net
Phone: 605-238-5221
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2004

Ms. Sandra Ullrich
1318 North State
Aberdeen , SD 57401
Lincoln Elementary School
Email: suteach@abe.midco.net
Phone: 605-725-7200
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2006

Mr. Allen Hogie
416 Country Club Ave
Brandon, SD 57005
Brandon Valley High School
Email: allen.hogie@k12.sd.us
Phone: (605) 582-2106
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2007

Ms. Rebecca Kitts
Pierre SD
Saint Joseph Elementary School
Email: becki.kitts@k12.sd.us
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2008

Ms. Lori Keleher
Miller, SD
Miller High School
Email: lori.keleher@k12.sd.us
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2009

Ms. Constance Ahrens
Rapid City, SD
Knollwood Heights Elementary
Email: constance.ahrens@k12.sd.us
Discipline: K-6 Mathematics
Award Year: 2010

Ms.Deb Snook
Philip SD
Phillip High School
Email: deb.snook@k12.sd.us
Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics
Award Year: 2011

Ms. Erin Marsh

Pierre, SD

Pierre Indian Learning Center

Email: erin.marsh@k12.sd.us

Discipline K-6 Mathematics

Award Year: 2012

Ms. Lindsey Brewer

Huron, SD

Huron High School

Email: lindsey.brewer@k12.sd.us

Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics

Award Year: 2013

Ms. Crystal McMachen

Rapid City, SD

Southwest Middle School

Email crystal.mcmachen@k12.sd.us

Discipline: K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2014

Ms. Bjorg Remmers-Seymour

East Middle School

Rapid City, SD

Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics

Award Year 2015

Ms. Lindsey Tellinghuisen

Willow Lake, SD

Willow Lake Elementary School

Email lindsey.tellinghuisen@k12.sd.us

Discipline: K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2016

Ms. Andrea Thedorff

Black Hawk Elementary

Black Hawk, SD

Discipline: K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2016

Ms. Leah Oxner

Rapid City West Middle School

Rapid City, SD

Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics

Award Year 2017

Ms. Kimberly Webber

Black Hawk Elementary

Black Hawk, SD

Discipline: K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2018

Ms. Carla Diede

Harrisburg Middle School

Harrisburg, SD

Discipline: 7-12 Mathematics

Award Year 2019

Ms. Darcy Vincent

Camelot intermediate School

Brookings, SD

Discipline K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2020

Ms. Merideth Wald

Black Hawk Elementary

Black Hawk, SD

Discipline K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2020

Pending

7-12 Mathematics

Award Year 2021

Pending

K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2022

Pending

7-12 Mathematics

Award Year 2023

Pending

K-6 Mathematics

Award Year 2024

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SD Presidential Award Recipients 1983-2020

SD Presidential Award Recipients
1983-2020