Two Hawai'i public school teachers were among more than 100 science, math and engineering teachers and mentors honored by President Obama with Presidential Awards for Excellence.

Liane Tanigawa, who teaches science at Pearlridge Elementary, and Seanyelle Yagi, math coordinator at Ka'ewai Elementary, will receive their awards at a White House ceremony in the fall.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded annually to the best pre-college-level science and math teachers from across the country.

Winners of the Presidential Teaching Award receive $10,000 awards from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion. They also receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for a White House ceremony and several days of educational and celebratory events, including visits with members of Congress and science agency leaders.

Although many parents choose to send their children to our private schools, and our public schools are very challenged now with budget cuts, we are so proud of the high level of the teachers in our public school system.  Tanigawa and Yagi set a high standard for children and other teachers alike to follow.

Barbara Abe, Realtor
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(resource:  Honolulu Advertiser)