Florence Sawyer School's Thea Tully, was named the 2024-2025 Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS)! This prestigious award recognizes Mrs. Tully's outstanding commitment to strengthening and advancing social studies education. The NCSS is the largest professional association in the country solely devoted to social studies education, with members across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 35 countries. It serves educators in a wide range of disciplines, including history, civics, geography, economics, and more. Its mission is to advocate for high-quality social studies education and provide leadership, support, and services to educators at every level.
Mary Rowlandson's own Gayane Hanyaloglu was featured on the Little Minds Big Thinkers podcast, hosted by Tammy McMorrow. During the episode, she shared her experience of building a thinking classroom. After participating in a summer book group led by MRE’s math coach, Karen Boisvert, Ms. Hanyaloglu began implementing strategies from Peter Liljedahl'sBuilding Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics in her first grade classroom.
Luther Burbank's Jacqueline Macharia was selected to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)! This prestigious honor is the highest recognition a K-12 math or science teacher can achieve in the United States. It is a reflection of her exceptional dedication to teaching and the meaningful impact she has made on her students and our school community. Earning this award is no small feat. The Presidential Award is one of the most rigorous and selective in education. Teachers must meet stringent eligibility requirements, complete a comprehensive application showcasing their expertise and impact, and undergo a detailed evaluation by state and national panels of distinguished educators, scientists, and mathematicians.