WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - The Kansas Department of Education says six teachers from across the state have received Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators following an initial selection process done at the state level. Congress established the award in 1983. The PAEMST is the highest honor bestowed on teachers by the United States government. President Trump reacts to letter left for him by Biden The six Kansas educators winning the PAEMST award are the following:  2021- 7-12 Science: Erica Huggard, Emporia High School, Emporia USD 253 2021 – 7-12 Mathematics: Elizabeth Self, Kepley Middle School, Ulysses USD 214 2022 – K-6 Science: Todd Flory, Wheatland Elementary School, Andover USD 385 2022 – K-6 Mathematics: Angela Gray, Atchison Elementary School, Atchison USD 409 2023 – 7-12 Mathematics: Robin Anderson, Andover Middle School, Andover USD 385 2023 – 7-12 Science: Jennifer Hendrix, Dodge City High School, Dodge City USD 443 Each awardee receives a certificate signed by the president of the United States and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.