Four Hawaii teachers are in Washington, D.C., this week attending an awards ceremony for receiving the 2001 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. 4 isle teachers honored
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They, along with other teachers, will also receive a $7,500 grant for their schools.
The White House program, which is administered by the National Science Foundation, is the nation's highest honor for math and science teachers in grades kindergarten through 12.
Hawaii's math award recipients are Phyllis Nakama-Kawamoto of Mililani Mauka Elementary and Wesley Yuu of Mililani Middle School.
The state's science award recipients are Geraldine Kajitani of Nuuanu Elementary School and Joan Rohrback of Sacred Hearts Academy.
The winners were selected from more than 600 nominees.
One elementary and secondary school math and science teacher is chosen from every state, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and the U.S. Department of Defense.
"This premier group of science and mathematics teachers brings science, engineering and mathematics to life in the classroom and nurtures curiosity in our youth through their innovative and creative approaches to learning," said National Science Foundation director Rita Colwell.