Wichita Public Schools announces a national award for a middle school technology teacher.
Stephen Smith, a technology teacher at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School will receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the district says.
The National Science Foundation administers the award on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
The Wichita school district says the award “recognizes outstanding teachers for their contributions to the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science.”
Smith’s recognition include’s a citation signed by President Donald Trump and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Smith will travel to Washington, D.c. to accept the award.
(Read more: KWCH News)