Four South Carolina teachers receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

November 4, 2019

The White House announced that four South Carolina educators are among the most recent recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching.

Congratulations to:

  • Alison Espinosa of A.C. Flora High School in Richland County School District One,
  • Benjamin Sinnett of Greenville Middle Academy in Greenville County Schools,
  • Patricia Smith of Bethel Elementary School in the Clover School District, and
  • Robert Spencer of T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson County School District 5

The 2019–2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching application cycle is now open. Help recognize the best in STEM education by nominating a K–6th grade teacher today.