Then, nominate them for the PCTM Outstanding Student Teacher Award.

Application Deadline: May 10, 2026

Purpose: This award recognizes a student teacher who exhibits outstanding teaching practices, a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, and the potential for excellence in the teaching of mathematics.

Eligibility: Individuals pursuing certification in any of the following areas are eligible:

1. Secondary Mathematics/Elementary Education/ Special Education, who have completed their student teaching assignment in any grade, K-12, in a school located in Pennsylvania during the 2025-2026 school year.
2. The student teaching experience must have included the teaching of mathematics.
3. One award will be given for grades K-6 and one award will be given for grades 7-12.

Who May Nominate: Candidates may be nominated for the award by their cooperating teacher or college supervisor.

The Application:

1. Complete the Student Teacher Math Award Form.
2. Responses to the following prompts will be completed on the award form by the nominator:
   1. Describe the nominee’s knowledge of mathematics.
   2. Describe how the nominee brings creativity and/or innovation to their math classroom.
   3. Describe the nominee’s quality of interaction with students and colleagues.
   4. Give specific examples of how the nominee has shown a keen interest in developing their skills as a math educator, perhaps via membership in a professional organization, a professional learning community, or by collaboration with other educators in person or online.

The Award: Recognition at the PCTM annual conference and free registration to the conference.

Information about all awards can be found at PCTM Sponsored Awards. The deadline for nominations for the PCTM Outstanding Student Teacher Award is May 10, 2026. The deadline for other awards is March 30, 2026.