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Without a doubt, this is a time of transformation in education. This transformation will be defined by, not only the implementation of the Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives, but also by the increased flexibility and emphasis on personalized learning. Through the online discussion forums and the annual meeting, WVCTM hopes to offer its members the opportunity to stay informed, build professional relationships, and continue to learn and grow.

Don't TOY with us...

Written by Mike Mays

Teacher Of the Year (TOY) awards have been a highlight of the WVCTM annual banquet since 1982. At that time we began recognizing WVCTM members who are exemplary teachers at the elementary, middle/junior high, and high school levels. In 2003 we started a college/university award. These awards are in addition to the Distinguished Service Award ("The Chair"), the TNT scholarship, and the Golden Holtan mini grants. If you have been teaching in West Virginia for any time at all, you can look at a list of past TOY winners on this page (under WVCTM information in the Main Menu) and see many familiar names and old friends.

The awards process depends on nominations to help us identify candidates. The nomination form is on line here. (Look in the Main Menu under Nominations/Applications. You have to log in to see all the content.) It is a simple form to fill out. The deadline is February 1, so we have time to make all the arrangements before the conference. If you know a "hidden treasure" or you have a colleague whose hard work and dedication should be acknowledged, please take a few minutes to let us know!

In addition, under the Nominations/Applications tab are the Distinguished Service Award (“The Chair” Award that recognizes the individual who has done exemplary work statewide in mathematics education), the Walter E. Regula Teacher-in-Training Grant (an opportunity to recognize the potential mathematics teachers that are currently in a teacher education program) and the Golden Holtan Grants. Named for Dr. Boyd Holtan, a retired professor from West Virginia University, the Golden Holtans are application grants for practicing classroom teachers for development of a particular project in their classrooms. These projects must reflect the state standards in mathematics. Teachers are encouraged to take advantage of these mini-grants that can enhance their classroom instruction.

Nominations for officers for the elections that will be held at the annual conference are also available under this tab, and a form that can be downloaded by your students to enter the poster contest. Poster winners are recognized at K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and College levels. Posters must reflect the conference theme (which for 2012 is “Inquiry: Bridge to Learning”).

Remember all of these nominations and applications must be received by February 1, 2012, except the poster form which should be brought to the conference accompanied by the poster.

How do I log in?

Much of the material on this web site is available for members of WVCTM only. To see these resources you must log in. Your original username is the part of your email address before the @ symbol with all non-letters or non-numbers removed. If for example your email was This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , your username would be JaneDoe. To log in, click on "Forgot Login?" and check Lost Password. Enter your username and Email Address and your original password will be sent to you. Once you log on, go to Member Information -- My Profile and change any information you desire (including your username and password).

We hope you will upload a small picture of yourself from the My Profile page. We are trying to build a community of mathematics educators in West Virginia and we believe that the pictures help us relate to each other.

State Finalists for Presidential Awards

Amy CowgillNeil RegerSheila Ruddle

The West Virginia State Selection Committee for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program has selected Amy Cowgill, Neil Reger, and Sheila Ruddle as the three State-level finalists for 7 – 12 teachers of mathematics. State-level finalists will be honored during the banquet on March 16, 2012 at the annual WVCTM meeting at the Days Inn Conference Center at Flatwoods.

These State-level finalists will now be eligible to receive a PAEMST national award, the nation’s highest honor for U.S. mathematics and science teachers for grades K–12. The awards program is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of The White House. Each application submitted by a State-level finalist is forwarded to a national selection committee composed of mathematics educators, past awardees, and professional mathematicians who meet in Washington, D.C., to select the PAEMST awardees at the national level. Up to 108 teachers will receive this prestigious award at the national level—up to one mathematics teacher and one science teacher from each State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. territories as a group and the schools operated in the United States and overseas by the Department of Defense Education Activity. Teachers who are selected as PAEMST awardees receive a $10,000 award, a Presidential citation and a trip to Washington, DC, for a series of recognition events, professional development activities and an awards ceremony. The national awardees will be announced in the spring of 2012.