Wildomar teacher among finalists for national honor in math/science education
A Wildomar teacher was among six state finalists announced Tuesday, Dec. 22, for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.Presented by the National Science Foundation, the awards honor teachers who “display subject mastery, appropriate use of instructional methods and strategies, lifelong learning and leadership in education outside the classroom,” according to the state Department of Education.“These teachers are incredible educators, role models and mentors to all those around them, and through mastery of their craft, they inspire students to study math, technology, engineering and science – including computer science,” state Education Secretary Tony Thurmond said. “They’re bright stars and prime examples of excellence in our e