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Published on October 21, 2019 at 4:23 P.M.
Kingsport, Tenn. – Kristina "Kris" Krautkremer, Dobyns-Bennett High School Advanced Placement (AP) Biology teacher, has been selected by the White House for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from the state of Tennessee in the Science award category. This achievement reflects the strong contributions she has made to the teaching profession and in the area of science.
"I am a strong advocate for early postsecondary opportunities for all high school students and the Presidential Award elevates my teacher voice to a national level," said Krautkremer. "I believe every student benefits from college-level work; my classroom is full of fearless students taking on this challenge every day and succeeding. We are a family and my submission reflects our classroom culture of grit and mental toughness. It is our work that is being recognized with this award and I am honored to be an awardee."
Established in 1983, the PAEMST is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to a kindergarten through 12th grade teacher of mathematics, science, engineering, technology and/or computer science. Award recipients come from schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, and schools in the United States territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. Nominations and awards are facilitated by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation.
"I am so excited for Mrs. Krautkremer and for the Kingsport City Schools community," said Kingsport City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Moorhouse. "Mrs. Krautkremer is incredibly worthy of this prestigious award, which highlights the fact that KCS has some of the best teachers in the entire nation. I hope that our school community is as proud as we are."
"Kris Krautkremer is the epitome of what it means to be student-focused," said Dobyns-Bennett High School Principal Dr. Chris Hampton. "Students seek to do well for teachers like Mrs. Krautkremer because they realize how much she invests in and for them. She does the same for her co-workers and colleagues around the state. I can’t imagine anyone more deserving of this recognition. It is a true privilege to work with Kris."
As a result of Krautkremer's work, she has received the Kingsport City Schools Teacher of the Year award in 2016; a 2016-17 Tennessee Educator Fellow for the State Collaborative on Reforming Education; authored the Tennessee Department of Education's teacher leader brief; serves as a Tennessee Department of Education science content matter expert; and in the current cohort of Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI) - Krautkremer was one of the first K-12 teachers selected for this annual leadership development program designed to inspire and encourage higher education champions, foster innovation, and promote statewide collaboration. CTLI aims to increase cooperation across communities and industries, mobilize new partners, and inspire action that will have statewide impact. CTLI is a partnership between Complete Tennessee and Leadership Tennessee.
As a veteran teacher of 28 years, Krautkremer is certified in composite science and mathematics. She earned a B.S. in biology from the University of Oklahoma and a M.S. in microbiology and a M.P.A. in public administration, both from Texas A&M.
Presidential award recipients receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States; a trip to Washington D. C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Award recipients also join an active network of outstanding educators from throughout the nation. To date, more than 5,000 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Award recipients reflect the expertise and dedication of the nation's teaching corps, and they demonstrate the positive impact of excellent teachers on student achievement.
Click here to view Krautkremer's PAEMST Award profile.
For more information about the PAEMST program, click here.
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