Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) / Events / SDE

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematic 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 4,700 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. If you know great teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of professionals.

For more information or to nominate yourself or a fellow teacher, please visit the PAEMST website.

2019 Idaho PAEMST Winners

$Math PAEMST Winner Jerod Morehouse$

Jerod Morehouse

Jerod Morehouse earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with an Emphasis on Education from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2006. Jerod started his teaching career as a secondary math teacher at Heritage Christian School, where he taught Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra I & II, AP Calculus, and Latin. He was also an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage, teaching college Algebra and Trigonometry. In 2012, Jerod started at Timberline High School in Idaho’s Boise School District as a math teacher. During his time at Timberline he has taught remedial Algebra and Geometry, AP Statistics, Algebra II, and Discrete Math. Jerod has served as Timberline’s Mathematics Department Chair since 2016.

Jerod’s passion for teaching led him to complete a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education at Boise State University in 2016. The focus of his graduate work was on the use of the flipped method of instruction and its impact on student achievement and attitudes towards Mathematics. Jerod continues to pursue his love for Mathematics locally as an instructor at the Modeling and Data Literacy Institute at Boise State University and as a participate in the Boise Math Teacher Circle. He collaborates with other math educators regionally as a member of the Math Teacher Leader Network and at multiple AP Summer Institutes.

Outside of school, Jerod enjoys camping and hiking with his wife and three sons.

Winners of this Presidential honor receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion, and are invited to Washington, DC, for an awards ceremony, as well educational and celebratory events, and visits with members of the Administration. Idaho’s awardees are shown below:

Mathematics:
2018: Vonda Franklin, Washington Elementary School, Boise School District, K-6 Mathematics

Science:
2017: Sean Boston, Capital High School, Boise School District, 7-12 Science
Erin Tiderman-Gross, Rocky Mountain High School, West Ada School District, 7-12 Science

2018: Deirdre Abrams, Donnelly Elementary School, McCall-Donnelly School District, K-6 Science

For previous Idaho PAEMST winners, please visit the PAEMST Awardees webpage.