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Recognized Educators

2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year

Congratulations, Mark Lowrie (Gahanna-Lincoln High School, Ohio’s 2024 Teacher of the Year.

2019 Milken Educator: Ohio

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Nathan Yaussy

Biology/Life Science

Fairport Harding Early College School

Fairport Harbor, OH

Educator Profile


Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST): 2020 cohort, Ohio

Stephanie Nowak

K–6 Science

Fairfax Elementary School

Mentor, OH

Educator Profile

It is an honor to be among such an extraordinary group of teachers dedicated to providing meaningful learning experiences for their students. Accomplishing this confirms the importance of integrating science across content areas so that students understand that everything is connected and that we can make a difference! This award recognizes my deep commitment to providing quality, hands-on, inquiry-based science education for all my students. I feel blessed to receive this prestigious award.
— Stephanie Nowak, PAEMST Awardee

Krystina Pratt

K–6 Mathematics

New Albany Primary School

New Albany, OH

Educator Profile

Receiving the Presidential Award is the proudest achievement of my life. This award represents countless hours spent learning, planning, and collaborating to bring innovative mathematics experiences to my students. I could not have earned this award without the support of my school district; professional development from the Teaching & Learning Collaborative and Tech Corps; and all of the administrators, mentors, and colleagues who have helped me grow as an educator.
— Krystina Pratt, PAEMST Awardee