{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221155958/http://himes.house.gov/press-release/himes-announces-bridgeport-teacher-receive-white-house-recognition", "Himes Announces Bridgeport Teacher to Receive White House Recognition", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Democrat", "House", "CT", "Jim Himes", "H001047", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Himes Announces Bridgeport Teacher to Receive White House Recognition                                           \n              Dec 20, 2013      \t\t        \t    \n      \t            \n                    \n                                            \n          \n        \n        \n          \n  \n    \n    \n    WASHINGTON, DC\u2014 Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today congratulated Mary Servino, science teacher at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School in Bridgeport, on being one of two Connecticut teachers to receive the annual Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Servino is invited along with 101 other science and math teachers from across the country to receive her award at a ceremony at the White House early next year.\n\u201cCongratulations to Mary on receiving this prestigious award,\u201d said Himes. \u201cOur country\u2019s math and science teachers have an important responsibility to prepare the next generation of workers, innovators, and leaders for a 21st century economy, and this recognition is a testament to Mary\u2019s passion for science and dedication to her students.\u201d\nThe Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded annually to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process done at the state level. Winners of this Presidential honor receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion.\n    \n        \n\n            \n    \n    \n  \n    \n  \n  \n  \n   \n  \n      \n    \n  \n    \n      Bridgeport, CT    \n    \n      211 State Street, 2nd Floor        Bridgeport, CT 06604        Phone: (866) 453-0028        Fax: (203) 333-6655        Hours: M - F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm      \n  \n     \t\t\n\n  \n   \n  \n      \n    \n  \n    \n      Stamford, CT    \n    \n      888 Washington Boulevard, 10th Floor        Stamford, CT 06901        Phone: (203) 353-9400        Fax: (203) 333-6655        Hours: M - F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm      \n  \n     \t\t\n\n  \n   \n  \n      \n    \n  \n    \n      Washington, DC    \n    \n      119 Cannon House Office Building        Washington, DC 20515        Phone: (202) 225-5541        Fax: (202) 225-9629        Hours: M - F 9:00 am to 6:00 pm", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221155958/http://himes.house.gov/press-release/himes-announces-bridgeport-teacher-receive-white-house-recognition"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.892875948920846, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}