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Pearl Teacher Jennifer Hite Wins Presidential Teaching Award

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PEARL, Miss. – Jennifer Hite, a teacher at Pearl Upper Elementary School and former Warren Central High graduate, was awarded one of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Established in 1983, PAEMST is the highest award K-12 math and science teachers can receive from the U.S. government. Nominees complete a rigorous application process to demonstrate deep content knowledge and an ability to adapt to a broad range of learners and teaching environments, according to a White House press release.

Hite is one of six Mississippi educators to receive the award. In total, 336 educators and mentors were honored.

These awards honor the vital role that America’s teachers and mentors play in shaping the next generation of technical leaders, including scientists, engineers, explorers, and innovators.

The National Science Foundation, which manages PAEMST and PAESMEM on behalf of OSTP, provides each recipient $10,000.

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