Jennifer Wilson, a sixth grade math teacher at McCants Middle School, an IB Candidate School, is a state finalist for a prestigious national award.

Ms. Wilson is one of three South Carolina finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching for grades K–6. Finalist applications will be evaluated in Washington, and one will be selected as the S.C. Presidential Awardee for Elementary Mathematics for 2012-13.

Ms. Wilson and the other finalists will be recognized at the South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM) annual conference on October 11 in Myrtle Beach.