Two RCAS teachers in the running to receive prestigious award

Two RCAS teachers are finalists for the highest honor for teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. East Middle School teacher Tiffany Wolla and Black Hawk teacher Meredith Wilkes are Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) finalists!

 

Tiffany Wolla was recently selected as a South Dakota State-Level Finalist for the PAEMST program. She is one of two teachers of K-6 science selected to represent our state’s best. Wolla currently teaches 6th grade Science at East Middle School.

Wolla

Merideth Wilkes is one of the K-5 mathematics teachers selected to represent our state’s best math teachers. She is a K-1st grade combination teacher at Black Hawk Elementary.

Wilkes

Congratulations to you both and thank you for your commitment to your students, teachers, and the teaching profession!