2 The Magna TimesAVest VtlltjrNetw, April 3, 2003 School Cyprus math teacher honored by White House By DEBBI OLSON Last Editor The White House honored Cyprus High School Math stopped by and was trilled to see so many students participated in the I event Each, school sat in designated areas as they watched and then prepared to take part in the competition. I spoke several of the students from Wasatch Junior and they voiced their enthusiasm at being able to share 1 1 in the room. Teachers throughout the Granite District and State Ember Storrs receives the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics from Bill Earl on March frequently observe Storrs classroom or take professional development classes t Junior High the state Jazz Festival. teacher Ember Eskelson Storrs at the 2002 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching on March 21. Storrs, who has taught math at Cyprus for the past years, was among 167 teachers to be recognized for an extraordinary ability to inspire students to learn by bringing challenging concepts to life in the classroom. She intuitively understands the needs of young adults, said Cyprus High School Principal Paul Sagers. Her unique ability to recognize and seize true learning opportunities is one characteristic that sets her apart from even the best teachers. She has the ability to motivate students to learn and create an atmosphere of respect and trust in her class- with her. She is continually developing programs that will benefit our students, Sagers said. Storrs said that she wants students to feel safe and comfortable with mathematics in her classroom. I want my students to ask questions and not be intimated by mathematics because it is a hard subject, Storrs Said. If my students feel safe, they are willing to take risks and that is when true learning occurs. The award was established by the White House in 1983 as the nations highest Saturday West , honor for elementary and secondary school math and science teachers. For the past 22 years, a teacher in a the Granite School District has won the national award. These honored teachers have the gift to kindle excitement in young people about complex ideas that can be intimidating to young learners, said National Science Foundation Director Dr. Rita Colwell. Educators like these bring contagious enthusiasm into the classroom and weave the essential life skill of critical thinking into the fabric of our rising generations. Storrs received a special citation signed by President Bush, a $7,500 cash award ' from NSF to improve science and mathematics instruction, gifts from donors, and a trip to the March 2 1 Washington D.C. awards presentation. Storrs, who grew up in West Valley City, is a graduate of Orchard Elementary School, Brockbank Junior High and graduated from Cyprus in 1988 as the saluta-toria- 21 . cation and credits many teachers along the way who helped shape her teaching style today. "There are many teachers who had a profound affect on how I view education, Storrs said. My goal is to make those same contributions with the next event Speaking to the West Lake parents who had come to support their students was interesting also. They mentioned so many other activities these youngsters were involved in. Sincere appreciation goes to Summerhays Music for their sponsoring of the event The governor signed into law House Bill 86, Public School Choice Enrollment, on March 19. 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