Many Utah teachers strive to do their very best to teach our children throughout the school year. And recently, two teachers in Utah were recognized for their hard work with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. This is the highest award any teacher can receive in the United States.
Teachers Natalie Robinson and Vickie Ahlstrom are both from the Alpine School District. Natalie Robinson teaches fifth and sixth grade students at Alpine Elementary School and Vickie Ahlstrom teaches sixth grade gifted students at Sego Lily Elementary School in the City of Lehi, Utah. They were among 87 elementary teachers that were selected from across the nation for this honor.
Both of these dedicated teachers will receive $10,000 in cash and a fully paid trip to Washington, D.C.
The Alpine School District itself is a high ranking school district in Utah. The district is located in the northern part of Utah County, covering the communities of Lehi, Alpine, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Highland, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, American Fork and Orem. There are 46 elementary schools, 10 junior high schools, 7 high schools and 3 alternative schools in the school district.
Teachers interested in winning this prestigious award must first be nominated. Then, they must complete an online application, write about how they exhibit excellent teaching and submit a video of themselves in the act of teaching. It is then up to selection committees at the state and national levels to narrow the field of applicants. The final decision rests on the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Good luck to any teachers applying for the upcoming school year.
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