Martha Roletto, a 1984 graduate in mathematics, secondary education, has received the 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Mathematics Teaching. Roletto, who teaches at Coeur d'Alene High School, is one of only two Idaho math teachers to receive a 2002 award.

A Presidential Award is one of the most prestigious teaching awards. Candidates must be practicing teachers and are chosen on the basis of their teaching performance, their background, and their experience. The award recognizes teaching excellence, leadership ability, continued growth in the profession, and dedication to students.

We thank THE PINNACLE, Newsletter of the Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics for the following information.

Martha has taught math in Coeur d'Alene for 10 years. She started the ABCD program for slower learning students in math.

She is a board member for the Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics and has written a college-level Calculus study guide titled "Calculost?." Martha has presented at several math conferences and was in charge of the program for the 2000 I.C.T.M. conference.

The prizes include a $7,500 grant for the C.H.S. math department and a trip for her and her husband to Washington, D.C.

While some people cringe when they hear math, Roletto likes the critical thinking and logical reasoning that is involved with it. She thinks people doubt themselves when it comes to math and underestimate their ability to do it. She says that she wants to help her students work up to their potential and expand their minds.

The department faculty sends its warmest congratulations to Martha Roletto.

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