Troy teacher honored with Presidential Award

A Troy fifth-grade mathematics teacher has been honored by the White House with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

According to a release, Susan Dankworth, a fifth-grade teacher at Thomas E. Hook Elementary, was one of two teachers in the state to receive the honor.

“The recipients of this award are integral to ensuring our students are equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are vital to our Nation’s success,” President Barack Obama said. “As the United States continues to lead the way in the innovation that is shaping our future, these excellent teachers are preparing students from all corners of the country with the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills that help keep us on the cutting-edge.”

Dankworth will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation and is invited to Washington D.C. for an awards ceremony.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the country.