Contributed by Shaundor Chillingworth
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i High School science academy kumu Layne Richards was recently recognized as one of Hawai‘i’s best science teachers.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Since 1983, more than 4,300 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
“His commitment and dedication to our students, our school, his content area, our culture, our place, and all that is embraced within the legacy of Ke Ali’i Pauahi is acknowledged and appreciated,” shared KS Hawai‘i Kula Ki‘eki‘e Po‘o Kumu (high school Principal) Lehua Veincent.
Richards and KS Hawai‘i Po‘o Kula (Head of School) Dr. Holoua Stender recently attended a special awards luncheon where the ten state finalists were acknowledged and celebrated. The National Science Foundation is soon expected to make an announcement on the finalists who will be invited to the White House to receive their awards.
2013-2014 Hawai‘i finalists include:
Science
Mathematics
For more information on the PAEMST, visit https://www.paemst.org. Nominations for the 2015 awards are currently being accepted through April 1, 2015.
Richards engages high schoolers in a pathway walk at KS Hawai‘i Career Day.
The 2013-2014 Hawai‘i state PAEMST finalists were acknowledged at a recent reception.
PAEMST awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of math and science education.
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