The following students were in attendance and pictured above: Peyton Johnson, Briana Mastrantoni, Sanaa Middleton, Hailey Muzzi, Anya Perini, Peyton Santiago, Logan Sweeney, and Dante Yakabowskas.
ANSONIA — The following Ansonia Public Schools’ teacher and students were recognized at their Board of Education meeting on April 20th, 2022. Math Specialist Mallory Emmons from Prendergast Elementary School in Ansonia was selected as one of the two teachers in Connecticut to get the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PAEMST).
According to the National Science Foundation, “The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K‑12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The Awards were established by Congress in 1983.”
Mallory Emmons (Gorry)
Mallory Emmons (Gorry) has been an educator for 14 years and has 13 years’ experience teaching second grade. She is currently at Prendergast Elementary School in Ansonia, CT, as a kindergarten through second grade Math Specialist.
Mallory’s love of teaching goes beyond the classroom. She served as a district grade level representative to develop a new context-based mathematics curriculum for the Orange Elementary School District. Mallory worked closely with grade level colleagues and new teachers to develop context-based units of study. She developed real-world examples to excite students that include a unit titled “Grade 2 Base Ten Inc.” that develops students’ place value understanding through the use of money and real-world application of base ten.
Mallory is a TEAM Trained Mentor for new teachers and has served as a cooperating teacher for multiple beginning educators. She is also a member of the National Education Association and the Connecticut Education Association. Mallory earned a B.A. in sociology, a master’s degree in elementary education, and a Sixth-Year Certificate in Education Leadership from Quinnipiac University. She holds a professional educator certificate and an intermediate administration and supervision certificate in Connecticut.
“Each Presidential Awardee receives a certificate signed by the President of the United States, a $10,000 award from NSF, and an all-expenses paid trip for an award ceremony in Washington, D.C. In addition, awardees join a national cohort of award-winning teachers, providing opportunities to impact teaching on a national scale. The recognition events may include professional development opportunities and discussions with policy makers on how to improve science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science education.”
Also, at the April 20th Board of Education 15 students who are currently attending Ansonia Middle School or are in 9th grade at AHS were recognized for their academic excellence. This group of students are being recognized because he or she received a level 4 on the ELA or Math portion of the SBAC test last spring. A level 4 means the student Exceeds the Achievement Standard. This was the 3rd group of students recognized for this honor at this year’s Board of Education meeting.
