The North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Promoting Excellence in Mathematics Teaching and Learning for All

Special Recognitions

In addition to the Innovator Award, Rankin Award, Outstanding Teacher Recognition, and Outstanding Student Recognition, NCCTM recognizes accomplishments related to mathematics education achieved by mathematics educators in North Carolina.

NCCTM Award Photo Album Fall 2025

  The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is a national award administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation. Each year the program recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers from across the United States and four U.S. jurisdictions for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the Awards is to expand and exemplify the definition of excellent science and mathematics teaching.

2025 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards Finalists 

 

  • Lydia Allen, Walter M. Williams High School
  • Samantha Bryant, Willow Spring High School
  • Karen McPherson, Owen High School

Presidential Awardees for 2021, 2022, 2023

  • 2021 Chasity Bolch, Newton-Conover Middle School
  • 2022 Nardi Routten, Creekside Elementary School
  • 2023 Leigha Jordan, Valley Springs Middle School

 

 

2024 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards Finalists (pictured with President Karen McPherson)

  • Mr. Brock Elgin, Coulwood STEM Academy

  • Ms. Krista Virginia Ricks, Beverly Woods Elementary

  • Mrs. Katharina Maria Smith, South Academy of International Languages

2019 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards Finalists

  • Tyler Erb, Community House MS, Charlotte-Mechlenburg
  • Cheryl Gann, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
  • Adria Hardy, Brevard Senior High School, Transylvania County

2018 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards

Awardee: Elizabeth Gillikin

Finalists:

  • Rebecca Criste
  • Sarah Patterson

2017 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards

Awardee: Wendy Bartlett

Finalists:

  • Suzanne Gibbons
  • Christina Pennington

2015 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards

Awardee: Lauren Baucom

Finalists:

  • Maureen Fitzsimmons
  • Sara Vaughn

2014 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards

Awardee: Kayona Pitchford

Finalists:

  • Heather Landreth
  • Meredith Stanley

2013 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards

Awardee: Julie Riggins

Finalists:

  • Brian Frees
  • Katie Salter

2012 North Carolina Mathematics Presidential Awards

Awardee: Tonya Kepley

Finalists:

  • Kay Pitchford
  • Meredith Stanley

More information: DPI Wikispace

Events

NOV 13
State Mathematics Conference
NOV 12
Leadership Seminar

A Message From Our President

Emily Elrod, PhD
Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Elon University

You have the opportunity to shape the future of mathematics teaching and learning in North Carolina.

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NCCTM Statement on Equitable Access to Quality Mathematics Instruction

Students need to experience mathematics in ways that allow them to be successful and that give them the power to change the world. This experience needs to be delivered with both excellence and equality while resonating with the lives of Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and all marginalized peoples. Racism cannot be tolerated, and we as teachers must be vigilant that we do not tolerate nor contribute to racism, bias, hate, or violence in our classrooms.

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