180 AWARDS
Celebrate Exceptional Educators and Students
The 180 Awards recognize educators and students who have achieved success using Read 180® and Math 180®.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 school year! Please find the complete list of winners below.
What Are the 180 Awards?
The 180 Awards celebrate outstanding students who have demonstrated remarkable growth in their academic journey, as well as dedicated educators, committed to guiding students toward success.
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Watch this video to learn more about the 180 Awards and why we celebrate students' and educators' outstanding achievements.
Congratulations to our 2024 180 Awards Winners!
Student Winners
Read 180
Skye B. Claymont High School, OH
Melody C., Johns Elementary School, TX
Damilola D., Lake Elkhorn Middle School, MD
Jordan D., Greer High School, SC
Ashley G., Rockwood South Middle School, MO
Caliegh G., Miller Elementary Arlington ISD, TX
Mosawar H., Foothill High School, CA
Caden H., Mountain View Middle School, WA
Ella H., Cedar Creek Elementary School, NJ
Bryan J., Putnam Academy of Arts & Sciences, FL
Lucy M., E. T. Richardson Middle School, PA
Va Daisja R., Woodrow Wilson Middle School, IL
Roverto R., Dorchester Co. School District, SC
Jahr S., Banning Lewis Prep Academy, CO
Thayer T., Iroquois Elementary School, PA
Michael U., Rail Ranch Elementary School, CA
Te'Aundra W., Bryan ISD, TX
Math 180
Hailey C., DuBois Integrity Academy, GA
Yandel C., John W. Dodd Middle School, NY
Christopher H., Workman Junior High School, TX
Educator Winners
Read 180
LaKasha Carrington, Olanta Elementary School, SC
Sierra Clark, Franklin Middle School, WA
Mercedes Cortes, City of Pembroke Pines MS-West, FL
Tammy DeLoach, Langston Chapel Middle School, GA
Heidi Dreiling, South High School, KS
Lindsay Elks, Northeast Elementary School, NC
Margaret Fallas, Varsity Lakes Middle School, FL
Vannassa Hannah, Ronald E. McNair Jr. High School, SC
Pernia Hassan, Foothill High School, CA
Alvina Hicks, Olle Middle School, TX
Jennifer Karpenko, Tapp Middle School, GA
Melissa Mannarelli, Iroquois Elementary School, PA
Rocio Pimentel, Sunset Elementary School, CA
Patricia Polter, James Monroe Middle School, OR
Allison Popovich, Murrieta Mesa High School, CA
Tamara Robinson, Dorchester Co. School District, SC
Suzanne Shimkus, Rockwood South Middle School, MO
Rhonda Smith, Foster Middle School, TX
Stephanie Tangassi, Coppell Middle School West, TX
Stacey White, Northeastern School District, PA
Jihad Wright, James E. Rudder High School, TX
Marni Zito, Cedar Creek Elementary School, NJ
Math 180
Dawn Baxter, East Allen Co School District, IN
Morgan Braswell, Alma Middle School, AR
Sheniqua Browder, Boles Junior High School, TX
Melissa Giorgio, Christensen Middle School, CA
Stephanie Kraft, Iroquois Elementary School, PA
Bryan Quaglia, Wilson Middle School, TX
Thank you for the honor of recognizing me for the work I have done this year with the Math 180 program. It means a lot to know that what I am doing each day to try to maximize the Math 180 program's effectiveness is noticed and appreciated. I see the benefits of this intervention program every day in my classroom.
Strike Middle School, TX
2024 Student Awards
Recognizing Student Growth
The 180 Awards recognize students who have overcome learning challenges and have excelled in growth using Math 180 and/or Read 180.
Get Inspired by a Student Winner
"I really struggled with reading, but with the Read 180 program not only can I read words better than before, but I can actually understand what I am reading."
Eduardo G.
Student, Spc. Rafael Hernando Middle School
El Paso, TX
2024 Educator Awards
Honoring Educators' Dedication
The 180 Educator Awards recognize outstanding teachers who, through unwavering dedication, open new doors to academic success. These educators inspire students to overcome personal and academic obstacles.
Are you imagining an outstanding educator now? Nominations are now open.
Get Inspired by a Teacher Winner
"Math 180 has not only allowed my students to grow as learners but has revealed a path for my own self-growth within my profession by providing consistency and structure in each lesson."
Amber Geise
Teacher, Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
Loganton, PA
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can participate in the 180 Awards?
Educators, school administrators, or anyone in the educational community can nominate deserving students and teachers who use the Read 180 and Math 180 programs.
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How are winners selected?
Winners are chosen through a blind judging process that evaluates nominations based on specific criteria.
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Who can submit a nomination?
Nominations are open to educators, coaches, intervention specialists, administrators, or individuals familiar with the exceptional work of students and teachers using the specified programs.
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How do I submit a nomination?
Nominations can be submitted online during the open nomination period. Nominations are currently closed for the 2023-2024 school year and will reopen in February 2025. See Past Winners.
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Is there a cost associated with nominating or participating?
No, there is no cost to submit nominations or participate in the 180 Awards program.
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What are the key criteria for student nominations?
Criteria include academic growth, personal growth, innovative projects, impact on the school community, leadership, and advocacy for positive change.
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How are educators evaluated for the Educator of the Year award?
Educators are assessed based on teaching excellence, impact on student growth, the use of whole-group and small-group rotational models, student application usage, and alignment with 180 Awards values.
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Are there prizes for winners?
Yes, winners receive recognition, certificates, and, in some cases, additional prizes for students and educators.
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How can I stay informed about the 180 Awards?
Regular updates, announcements, and information about the 180 Awards can be found here on this page and through HMH's other communication channels.
Connect with Fellow Educators
If you are a Read 180 or Math 180 teacher who wants to empower educators to connect with each other, share expertise, and amplify innovative teaching happening every day, then join the HMH Teacher Contributor Group, part of the HMH District Advocacy Program, or become an active member of our Facebook Community.
Success Stories
A Reading Success Story
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Unlocking Growth for All Students
Witness the transformative impact as Wayne Westland, Michigan, strategically implements Read 180 and Math 180 within core classrooms and dedicated intervention spaces fostering unparalleled growth and academic success.
Empowering Math Learners
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See how Read 180 put Jamaica, a former student in Clovis, California, on a path to a bright future.