Pres. Obama to honor CT educators

Washington (WTNH) - The President will honor educators from across the country [including those in Connecticut] for awards received for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring in his second "Educate to Innovate" Campaign event for excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) education in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday.

The audience will be comprised of more than 100 recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

"The quality of math and science teachers is the most important single factor influencing whether students will succeed or fail in science, technology, engineering and math," President Obama said. "Passionate educators with issue expertise can make all the difference, enabling hands-on learning that truly engages students-including girls and underrepresented minorities-and preparing them to tackle the grand challenges of the 21st century such as increasing energy independence, improving people's health, protecting the environment, and strengthening national security."

The individuals who received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching from Connecticut are Stacie Broden of Southbury and Jane Callery of East Hartford.

For biographies of the teachers who will be recognized click here. And, for biographies of the mentors who will be recognized click here.