Memphian Melissa Collins Honored With Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Melissa Collins teaches second grade students at the John P. Freeman Optional School was honored by President Obama with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for her work mentoring students.
This is an honor awarded to teachers who do an exceptional job at mentoring students in the areas of mathematics and science. She is one of 100 educators who will receive a $10,000 award from the White House on behalf of the National Science Foundation, which she will use a portion of to help her continue to teach her students.
Jan 6, 2010
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