President Obama named Christa Duthie-Fox with more than 100 other science, math, and engineering teachers and mentors as recipients of two prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence. The educators received their awards at a White House ceremony.

'There is no higher calling than furthering the educational advancement of our nation’s young people and encouraging and inspiring our next generation of leaders," President Obama said. "These awards represent a heartfelt salute of appreciation to a remarkable group of individuals who have devoted their lives and careers to helping others and in doing so have helped us all."

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    - Submitted: Thursday, January 7th by Ed Bianchi