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Contact: Estella Zavala or Susan Cergol, 225-6437
Posted on: November 5, 2001

Kathleen Krucker, a science teacher at Palo Verde High Magnet School, 1302 S. Avenida Vega, has been named a state finalist for the National Science Foundation’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

She received $750 for professional development or for her school or classroom and is eligible for consideration as a 2001 Presidential Awardee, to be announced next spring.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the nation's highest commendation for K-12 math and science teachers. It recognizes a combination of sustained and exemplary work, both in, and outside of, the classroom. Each award includes a grant of $7,500 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the recipient's school. Awardees use the money at their discretion to promote math and science education. They also receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., during which each receives a citation signed by the President. Awardees also attend seminars and engage in professional discussions with their peers and with national legislators and education policy-makers. Each awardee also receives a selection of gifts from private-sector contributors to the program.

For more information contact:
Tucson Unified School District, 1010 E. 10th Street, Tucson AZ 85719
Telephone: 520-225-6000
E-Mail: webmaster@tusd.k12.az.us

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