Two teachers in South Dakota received recognition from President Obama this week.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded annually to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process done at the state level.

Janet Wagner, who teaches at Bon Homme High School in Tyndall won the science award this year. She says she has been doing this for a while…

 

Wagner says while teaching science has changed over the years, new standards being developed are more of a renewal…

 

The award includes ten thousand dollars that the winner can use at their discretion. Wagner says she has some ideas for the money…

 

Wagner says while she enjoys working with the kids in her school, this coming year will be her last as she plans to retire next spring.

The math teaching winner was Lindsey Brewer of Huron High School. The winners will be recognized at a White House ceremony later this summer.