Being chosen to receive the Presidential Award affirms for me that I am offering my students the highest quality mathematics instruction. I strive on a daily basis to challenge my students to think for themselves and stretch themselves in new directions, all while investigating and experiencing the beauty and rigor of mathematics. I truly believe that I have the most rewarding job in the world--spending every day with our youth--and this award is a celebration of my passion for teaching.

Stacey Plummer Hollis, NH | 7-12, Mathematics, 2009

The official biography below was current at the time of the award.

Stacey Plummer has taught high school mathematics for 16 years and has spent the past 11 years teaching most of the courses offered by the Mathematics Department at Hollis Brookline High School at a variety of levels. She currently teaches calculus, geometry, and consumer mathematics. Stacey previously taught at Merrimack High School. As advisor to the state championship Math Team, Stacey has fostered students' passion for and curiosity about mathematics. Stacey is also committed to developing innovative lessons focused on problem solving and using a variety of technologies. She offers workshops to her colleagues to help advance their technological skills, and she enjoys mentoring student teachers. Stacey has served on many committees, including the principal's Faculty Council, charged with suggesting policy changes to the school administration, and the Instructional Practices Committee, charged with investigating best practices in school design. Stacey is a member of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Network of Educators in Science and Technology, New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics, and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Stacey has a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Rochester and an M.S.T. in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire. She is certified in secondary mathematics.

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