Christie Tolbert, a Math teacher at Salem High School, was recognized this week for being a 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching finalist nominee.
Each year through the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the President of the United States recognizes outstanding educators from across the country who teach science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at either an elementary or secondary grade level. Recipients of the Presidential Award represent the best of STEM education—demonstrating deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable student success.