Jamie Rentzel Norman, OK | 7-12, Mathematics, 2015

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

Jamie Rentzel has been teaching mathematics at Norman High School for the past 11 years. She currently teaches Advanced Placement Calculus AB and Algebra II to sophomores through seniors. This includes two sections of co-taught Algebra II for students on an Individualized Education Plan. Jamie strives to reach all students through engaging lessons and activities in order to deepen their appreciation for mathematics. She gave up her plan for three years to teach an extra class and now makes time to mentor new math teachers. She has also partnered with the University of Oklahoma to mentor several student teachers. Additionally, she has been the Mathematics Department Chair for the past three years, and continues to successfully lead her department through the recent changes in the state’s standards. Jamie is a valued member in her school, district, and state. She has been a Norman High School Teacher of the Year Finalist for the past four years. She has presented at the district and state level about her successes in co-teaching and has also been selected for various committees to review and recreate the new standards. Jamie earned a B.A., with special distinction, in mathematics education from the University of Oklahoma. She is currently certified in intermediate and advanced mathematics for grades 6–12. Jamie is a National Board Certified Teacher in mathematics/adolescence and young adult.

• High-resolution version of the official portrait photograph
• Awardee holding Presidential certificate between Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, Dr. John P. Holdren, and Assistant Director, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, National Science Foundation, Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy.
• High-resolution version of the teacher profile photograph

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