SCCTM Awards

            The South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics has two awards to recognize the efforts of individuals that have produced significant and substantial effects on the teaching and learning of mathematics in South Carolina - the Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education Award and the Richard W. Riley Award.  Both awards celebrate the time, energy, expertise, and commitment expended by these individuals that have improved mathematics education in our state.  Their efforts have made positive differences for mathematics educators as well as impacted the learning of mathematics for students across the state.  These awards recognize contributions in curriculum, instruction and/or assessment of mathematics.

Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education Award

The Outstanding Contribution to Mathematics Education Award is given annually to a mathematics educator by SCCTM.  It recognizes individuals who have through their time, energy, expertise, and commitment, made substantial contributions to the advancement of mathematics education in their schools, communities, state, and nation.  This person would be recognized for their contributions in one or more of the following areas: 

            *Contribution to SCCTM and other professional organizations

            *Classroom teaching, instruction, and/or assessment

            *Curriculum design, presentations, and program development

            *Authorship and/or research

Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education Award Nomination Form (PDF format)

Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education Award Nomination Form (Word format)

Past Recipients 

1981 Elizabeth Gravely John Kenelly Louise M. Smith	1982 Faye Baker Horace Butler Eloise Rudy	1983 Bill Hynds Susan Prazak Patty Smith
1984 Elizabeth Lashley Louise McLaughlin Dan Sandel	1986 Mary Driggers Lex Latimer Sandra Powers	1987 James (Vern) Flatt Mary Monahan Wade H. (Hamp) Sherard
1988 Janice Brown Lane Peeler Susan Peeples	1990 James Blake Dale Krueger Rebecca Krueger	1991 Don LaTorre
1992 Ed Dickey John Luedeman	1993 Betty McDaniel Marc Drews	1994 Jack Ott Debbie Donovan
1995 Hope Florence Marjorie Claytor Ann Stafford	1996 William E. (Bill) Stevens	1998 Tina Pateracki Marge Scieszka
1999 Sherry G. Bailey	2000 Jean Redfearn	2001 Charles Cleaver Jan Massey
2003 Betty Gasque	2006 Dianne S. Steelman	2008 Rita Bixler
2009 Celia L. Adair

Richard W. Riley Award

Do you know someone that you feel deserves to be honored in this way?  Nominate him/her for these awards!

  Nominations should be received by September 15, 2010.