Four Northwest Arkansas teachers, including three from the Springdale School District, have been selected as 2020 state finalists for the presidential awards for excellence in mathematics and science teaching.
The National Science Foundation oversees the program to recognize outstanding teachers who have demonstrated a commitment to professional development, innovative teaching techniques and technology use in their classrooms, according to a news release from the Arkansas Department of Education.
Lindsay Hall of Young Elementary School in Springdale and Tammy Toomey of Holt Middle School in Fayetteville were selected as math award finalists.
Stephanie Long of Turnbow Elementary School and Lisa Taylor of Shaw Elementary School, both in Springdale, were named as science award finalists.
Fifty-eight Arkansas teachers were nominated for the awards, according to the release.
A national committee of scientists, mathematicians and educators will review the applications and recommend up to 108 teachers to receive awards in mathematics, science and computer science, according to the release.
Honorees each receive a $10,000 award, a presidential citation and a trip to Washington for a series of recognition events, professional development activities and an award ceremony, according to the release.