TLTE graduate receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

02 Jul 2012    

David Hartman, who received his doctorate in mathematics education through the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, is one of two Nebraska teachers who recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Hartman is currently mathematics department chair at Southwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The Presidential Award is the highest recognition math and science teachers can receive.

Hartman was recognized in a special ceremony in Washington D.C. He received $10,000 from the National Science Foundation.