Wins 2019 Loeb Prize

Hazelwood West High School algebra teacher Tim Levine is the recipient of the

2019 Saint Louis Science Center and Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics.

Levine and four other finalists received their awards Tuesday, May 14 at a ceremony at the Saint Louis Science Center. Levine’s prize includes $3,500 and paid fees to any educational conference of his choosing; he was joined by 60 of his students at the awards ceremony.

“I put my energy toward writing lessons that require problem solving, critical thinking, and the desire to learn,” said Levine. “My lesson planning process is to find out what the students are curious about and connect those interests to the curriculum. Every year and every lesson is a new opportunity to connect student curiosity with the math curriculum.”

The Loeb Prize, established in 1995, recognizes math and science teachers who significantly enhance student performance, and honors effective teaching as a central component of quality education.

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