My receiving the Presidential Award is truly a testament to all of the people from whom I have learned, have been inspired by, and have had the privilege of working alongside. This award affirms for me that my approach to the teaching of mathematics is understood and respected by those in the field that I admire most. I am truly humbled to receive this exceptional honor.
Edward DePeau III has taught mathematics at Newington High School for the past 6 years. Prior to that, he spent 2 years teaching mathematics at Glastonbury High School. He is also an adjunct professor at Central Connecticut State University.
Edward creates a learning environment that contains rich and engaging mathematical connections to the real world. His use of various technologies and manipulatives helps him illustrate mathematical concepts in multiple representations. He challenges students to think about mathematics in new ways that help them develop higher-order thinking skills and gain a broader perspective on mathematics.
Most recently, Edward helped complete the first draft of a model Algebra I curriculum for the State of Connecticut. He is the National Council for Teaching Mathematics liaison for the Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics. Recently, he co-authored an article illustrating the use of multiple representations on the TI-Nspire for a lesson on maximizing area in Mathematics Teacher. He has also presented at a number of technology workshops.
Edward has a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education and an M.S. in Mathematics from Central Connecticut State University. He has recently been accepted into a doctoral program in Mathematics Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.
- High-resolution version of the official portrait photograph
- Awardee holding Presidential citation between the Director of the National Science Foundation, Dr. Subra Suresh and the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. John P. Holdren
- High-resolution version of the teacher profile photograph
