East Central HS educator earns presidential math and science award

SAN ANTONIO – Fatimah Aboueisha, associate dean at East Central High School, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in the science category.

The award, which is awarded by the White House and established in 1983, is the highest recognition that K-12 math and science educators can earn from the U.S. government, according to the White House’s website.

To earn the award, educators go through an application process to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adapt to a broad range of learners and teaching environments.

From there, a panel of mathematicians, scientists and educators on the state and national level assess the nominations and will then send recommendations to the White House.

Aboueisha was recognized for her educational contributions and impact on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She is one of 336 recipients of the 2025 PAEMST award nationwide.

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