Sanford Middle School

Mr. Stevens Wins

MathMovesU Math Hero Award

Sanford Middle’s Mathematics teacher, Mr. Jim Stevens, received the MathMovesU Math Hero Award presented by the Ratheon Corporation.  The award is presented to teachers who demonstrate a passion for teaching math; teachers who truly inspire and motivate students to learn.  A true Math Hero is dedicated to improving math education and encouraging participation in math related programs.

There are 8 total awards presented each year nationwide.  Mr. Stevens was nominated by the president of the Maryland Association of the Gifted, and won.  He was recognized for the outstanding work he completes by receiving two grants.  The first grant was awarded to Mr. Stevens for $2,500.00, and matching grant of the same amount was donated to the Sanford Middle School MathCounts competition team, which Mr. Stevens coaches.