Dr. Joyce Recognizes Juniata Valley Elementary School Teacher

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) announced that Kristin Joivell, who teaches science at Juniata Valley Elementary School in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

“The teachers in our Pennsylvania schools do incredible work for the children in our communities,” said Congressman Joyce. “Through her hands-on approach to teaching, Miss Joivell has worked tirelessly to educate her students. Her commitment to the scientific method while teaching should be a model for every classroom across the country. I am grateful that she calls our district home and wish her every continued success.”

“The Presidential Award confirms that our nation upholds the importance of science education for every child. As an educator who places tremendous value on lifelong learning, I feel that receiving this award provides a solid affirmation to one of the main goals that I’ve been striving to achieve for over 20 years—inspiring and encouraging young people so that each of them is truly capable of accessing, discovering, and generating meaning from the wonders of the remarkable world around them,” said Miss. Joivell.

This award, which is administered by the National Science Foundation, supports research, innovation and discovery that provides a foundation for economic development. For more information about the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching visit: https://www.paemst.org/

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