The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced six finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), a prestigious national honor recognizing outstanding STEM educators. The finalists, selected for their excellence in mathematics and science teaching, are now in contention for the highest recognition for teaching in these fields.
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Established by Congress in 1983, the PAEMST honors seventh through twelfth-grade educators who demonstrate deep content knowledge and the ability to inspire and motivate students in STEM subjects. Up to 108 teachers across the nation receive this award annually, with up to two educators—one in mathematics and one in science—from each state being honored. Finalists undergo a rigorous selection process conducted by a national committee of experts in mathematics, science, education, and district-level administration.
Maryland’s 2025 science finalists are John Moyer III from North Caroline High School in Caroline County, Jacquelyn Southerland from Accokeek Academy in Prince George’s County, and Lauren Stevens from Manchester Valley High School in Carroll County. In the mathematics category, the finalists are Timothy Carter and Joshua Massey from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in Baltimore City, along with Matthew Rinehart from Northern Middle School in Washington County.
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State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright emphasized the importance of these educators in shaping the future of STEM education. She noted that by fostering innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, these educators are preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators. Winners will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for an award ceremony.
For additional information about the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, visit paemst.nsf.gov.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the Maryland State Department of Education.
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