Brian Reece ’95 and his love of math has led to national recognition. On Thursday, July 2, the White House announced the latest recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Brian was one of this year’s winners, representing the state of Iowa. He is in his seventh year of teaching at Central Academy in the Des Moines Community School District. Brian also helps coach the school’s nationally honored mathematics team. Later this summer, he will travel to Washington DC for a recognition ceremony, including a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Brian and wife Paula Peterson Reece ’95 live in Osceola with their three sons. Paula is a freelance writer and teacher for the Clark Community School District in Osceola.
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