The Presidential Award symbolizes teaching excellence, and I am humbled to receive this honor. Ultimately, it acknowledges my students, previous teachers, mentors, family members, and colleagues who believe in and constantly support me. It is affirmation that collaboration is critical to success and that connecting mathematical skills to real-world concepts matters. This honor will continue to inspire me to grow as an educator for years to come.

Robin Lockwood Wasilla, AK | 7-12, Mathematics, 2023

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

Robin Lockwood has been an educator for eight years. Since 2020, she has been teaching 9th-12th grade students at Wasilla High School. She previously taught mathematics and science at Valley Pathways School, Teeland Middle School, and the Kellogg F.I.E.L.D. School. She currently teaches Intro to Algebra, Algebra 1, Amped on Algebra, and Digital Media. Robin ensures that every student who walks into her classroom enters a culture that helps foster a community mindset of collaboration, with shared compassion. She is a warm demander who empowers students with teamwork, revision, and the idea that everyone can be successful. Students learn mathematical skills through songs, hands-on projects, and collaborative activities that she creates. They then have the opportunity to apply those skills to real-world materials and STEM labs. As a dedicated educational leader, Robin has played a pivotal role in enhancing student learning and teacher collaboration within her district. She serves as the Math Assessment and Curriculum Lead, spearheading the implementation of common assessments districtwide. As a digital first responder and technology trainer, Robin has supported the effective use of technology in education. Her involvement with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics includes contributing to a working group aimed at creating affinity groups, furthering her commitment to advancing mathematics education at a national level. Robin has a B.S. in marine science from University of Hawaii at Hilo, an M.S. in outdoor and environmental education from Alaska Pacific University, and an M.A.T. and M.Ed. in educational leadership from the University of Alaska Southeast. She is certified to teach secondary mathematics, science, digital media, and outdoor/environmental education.

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