Amy Kinnett awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PAEMST)

Background

Dawes Middle School sixth grade math teacher Amy Kinnett was recently awarded the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) by the National Science Foundation. The PAEMST program, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, recognizes outstanding teachers for their contributions to the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Explanation

Amy Kinnett teaches sixth grade math at Dawes Middle School and was recently awarded the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) by the National Science Foundation. This is the highest award that K-12 teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics can earn from the United States Government.

Amy began teaching at Lincoln Public Schools in 2007, and has taught at Meadow Lane and Lakeview elementary schools prior to joining Dawes.

Dawes Principal Liz Miller says Amy’s belief in every student is a primary reason for her success:

“Amy’s commitment to maximizing each lesson ensures each student grows in their math knowledge and skills. In addition, Amy supports students holistically by focusing on the impact of positive mindset, effort and growth, which in turn increases student motivation to engage in new and challenging learning.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Dawes Middle School sixth grade math teacher Amy Kinnett was recently awarded the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by the National Science Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Amy Kinnett successfully facilitates learning by helping students focus on the impact of positive mindset, effort and growth, which in turn increases student motivation to engage in new and challenging learning; and

WHEREAS, Amy Kinnett encourages young learners to see themselves as mathematicians, setting a strong foundation for them to comprehend mathematical concepts and processes; and

WHEREAS, Amy Kinnett is highly admired and respected by her colleagues not only at LPS, but across the state and the nation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education does hereby congratulate Amy Kinnett on her achievement of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by the National Science Foundation and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Updated April 8, 2025