I had more opportunities to travel and provide training for mathematics teachers around the U.S. I was able to network with PAEMST winners at various NCTM conferences. After winning, I was asked to write the lead article for The Alabama Journal of Mathematics. I was nominated, and won a state, national, and international teacher award. After retirement, I continue to provide consulting for many establishments including school systems, universities, museums, research companies and book companies.

Gary Kubina Citronelle, AL | 7-12, Mathematics, 1997

Gary Kubina taught at Citronelle High School in Mobile County, Alabama for 27 years where he served as Math Department Chair and Head Academic Coach for 26 of those years. He taught Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & Trigonometry, Precalculus, Pacesetter Precalculus, and Calculus. He also taught Computer Science/Programming for 10 of those years. Because of his success in mathematics education, he was labeled a Master Teacher. He was invited to observe other teachers throughout the county and several teachers observed his teaching and were student teachers under his supervision. Gary served as a leader in mathematics education and has presented hundreds of mathematics education workshops around the country. He received several teaching awards during his career, including the Toyota International Teacher Award to study in Japan, the Alabama Classroom Enhancement Award to study in Hawaii, and The Radio Shack/Tandy Scholar Award to mention a few. After retirement, he continues to provide training for K-12 teachers in person and through Zoom meetings. One idea he continues to focus on is making the abstract concrete by doing hands-on activities. Teachers love doing the activities and also love the idea of making mathematics more practical, attainable, and concrete for their students. He is the founder and first president of the South Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics which is affiliated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Gary earned a B.S. and an M.Ed. in secondary mathematics education, both from the University of South Alabama. He is certified in Secondary Mathematics Education. He received the Outstanding Secondary Education Student Award from the University of South Alabama.

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