Jane Haugen, first grade teacher at Kennedy Elementary School, is a 2000 Presidential Award Winner for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in Elementary Education.

The award includes a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $7,500 to Kennedy Elementary School. Haugen is responsible for determining how the money is to be spent at Kennedy to improve the math and science program over the next five years.

As a 2000 Presidential Awardee, Haugen and a guest will be invited to Washington, D.C. on March 6^th, for a four-day event that will include activities that highlight Haugen's leadership abilities. Haugen will meet with recognized national, state, and local officials, as well as other Presidential Award winners. The activities of the four days are the equivalent of being at a major math and science conference. The big difference in this event is that Haugen, and the other award winners, are the stars of the show and they will receive VIP treatment while in Washington. The entire Dubuque Community School District, and especially Kennedy Elementary School, will benefit from Haugen's participation in this national honor. Haugen truly is a national leader in math and science education.

Shirley Horstman, Instructional Coordinator at The Forum, with Presidental Award Winner Jane Haugen, Kennedy Elementary School.

View the Telegraph Herald article and interview with Jane on our Newsdesk Page.

February 22, 2001 Photo and Story by Charlie Ellis