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Core Curriculum
180 AWARDS
Achievements worth applauding
Every name tells a story of heart, perseverance, and triumph. The 180 Awards recognize educators and students who have achieved success using Read 180® and Math 180®. Nominations are now closed. Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations to our 2026 awards winners
Student winners
Read 180
Klaire A., Hackensack Public Schools, NJ
Kullin A., Claymont High School, OH
Alexander A., North Port High School, FL
Nicole A., Thoreau Demonstration Academy, OK
Mary A., Paul Wharton High School, FL
Kylie B., Clovis West High School, CA
Francisco C., Sarasota High School, FL
Joseph C., Rail Ranch Elementary School, CA
Maya D., Abbey Lane Elementary School, NY
Max E., Claymont High School, OH
Julio F., Goodman Elementary School, TX
Jake G., William Davies Middle School, NJ
Gabriel G., Oley Valley Middle School, PA
Santino G., Abbey Lane Elementary School, NY
Guillermo G., SSG Manuel R Puentes Middle School, TX
Gabriela G., Eagle Nest Elementary School, SC
Royal G., Sheridan Elementary School, SC
Ana G., Marathon Middle High School, FL
Kayshlynn G., William Davies Middle School, NJ
Nicolas G., Summerville High School, SC
Ellington H., Claymont High School, OH
Trunyeh H., Summerville High School, SC
Archangel H., Pahoa High & Intermediate School, HI
Sophia H., Langston Chapel Middle School, GA
Jeffrey J., Spann Elementary School, SC
Denis J., Summit Lane Elementary School, NY
Lena J., Jere Whitson Elementary School, TN
Martina J., Rankin Elementary School, TX
Lilly K., Claymont High School, OH
Amelia K., Summit Lane Elementary School, NY
Melany M., Sarasota High School, FL
Harper M., George L Hess Educational Complex, NJ
Valeria M., Iroquois Elementary School, PA
Arianna M., Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, TX
Brooks P., Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, TX
Peyton P., Claymont High School, OH
Zeyda R., W C Pryor Middle School, FL
Jalik R., W G Nunn Elementary School, GA
Angel S., Wharton High School, TX
Malayah S., Greer High School, SC
Jade T., Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines, FL
Anthony V., Marathon Middle High School, FL
Larry W., Elloree Elementary School, SC
Math 180
Rafael D., River Oaks Middle School, SC
Katelyn D., Rollings Middle School of the Arts, SC
Davetta H., Claymont High School, OH
Brianna M., Joey Rodriguez Junior High School, TX
Grayson P., Elloree Elementary School, SC
Educator winners
Read 180
Maegan Anderson, Sand Hill Elementary School, SC
Nadine Bamigbade, Hidden Lake Elementary School, TX
Amanda Boerst, Southwest High School, WI
Joanna Butcher, Rankin Elementary School, TX
Amy Carter, William Davies Middle School, NJ
Veronica Castillo, South Elementary School, TX
Stefanie Cohen, Riverview High School, FL
Brad Edom, East Union High School, CA
Sandy Emerson, Emma Ousley Junior High School, TX
Alexandra Evans, Venice High School, FL
Claire Fox, Hardy Williams Elem., Mastery Charter Schools, PA
Kristina Gaona, Wharton Independent School District, TX
Charnele Henderson, Parkway Northwest High School, PA
Latrell James, M D Roberts Middle School, GA
Dominique Jones, Walker Mill Middle School, MD
Sadie Levine, Highlands Ranch High School, CO
Melissa Mannarelli, Iroquois Elementary School, PA
Kalli Margaritis-Woods, Bayside Middle School, VA
Amy McEntee, Abbey Lane Elementary School, NY
Pauline Miringu, Cradock Middle School, VA
Ginger Murphy, Eisenhower Middle School, IL
Ellen Nakpil, Columbia Heights Education Campus, DC
Michael Parks, Westminster High School, CA
Jessica Phillips, Wilson Middle School, WA
Tracy Rayner, Contentnea-Savannah School, NC
Lara Reyes, Sheridan Elementary School, SC
Elizabeth Reyna, Corpus Christi Independent School District, TX
Snezana Scatamacchia, Potomac Falls High School, VA
Jennifer Slinkard, Dubose Middle School, SC
Pamela Smith, Burke Co Middle School, GA
Rachel Smith, White House Heritage Elementary School, TN
Kathy Spencer, Belfry Middle School, KY
Roxanne Stockton, Thoreau Demonstration Academy, OK
Carrie Trayner, Sarasota High School, FL
Kathleen Vinroot, Bennett Middle School, MD
Eugenia Woodson, Paul Public Charter School, DC
LuAnn Zant, W C Pryor Middle School, FL
Math 180
Melissa Betz, Homer Middle School, MI
Benae Eakins, John T Baker Middle School, MD
Liza Heath, Hillcrest Middle School, AZ
Sabiha Kausar, North Middle High School, SC
Daren Lockhart, Elkhorn City Elementary School, KY
Alicia Parr, Emma Ousley Junior High School, TX
Celebrating growth and dedication
The 180 Awards honor students achieving remarkable growth and the educators guiding them. Watch this video to see how we recognize these inspiring stories.
Educator Awards
Honoring educators' dedication
The 180 Educator Awards honor outstanding teachers whose dedication opens new pathways to success. These educators inspire students to rise above challenges, both in the classroom and beyond.
Meet Ms. Vinroot
"Thank you for the honor of being selected as a Read 180 Educator Finalist. Read 180 has made a real difference in my classroom. It gives struggling readers the support and structure they need to stay engaged, and I’ve seen their confidence and skills grow over time."
Katie Vinroot Read 180 Teacher
Bennett Middle School
Maryland
Ms. Stockton inspires student learning by establishing high expectations and pairing them with intentional support structures. She communicates clearly that every student is capable of growth, and she reinforces that belief through consistent small group instruction, individualized conferencing, and targeted feedback.
Assistant Principal, Thoreau Demonstration Academy, OK
Student Awards
Recognizing student growth
The 180 Awards celebrate students who have achieved remarkable growth and success through Math 180 and Read 180.
Meet Rafael
"Math 180 is challenging but also a fun type of challenging. My advice to students in Math 180 — try your hardest, listen, ask for help, don't be afraid to ask, it is okay to get stuff wrong.”
Rafael D.
River Oaks Middle School
North Charleston, South Carolina
Take a moment to recognize the truly exceptional.
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. Nominations are now closed.
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How are students evaluated for the 180 Awards?
Student winners are assessed based on academic achievement levels, engagement, personal growth, student application usage, and alignment with the 180 Awards values.
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How are educators evaluated for the 180 Awards?
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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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 are currently closed. Winners will be announced soon.
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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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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
Discover how Read 180 put Jamaica, a former student in Clovis, California, on a path to a bright future.
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
See how Math 180 gave a student from Norwalk, Connecticut, the confidence to become a leader in the classroom and consider pursuing a future career involving math.
See how Read 180 put Jamaica, a former student in Clovis, California, on a path to a bright future.
Unlocking Growth for All Students
Empowering Math Learners with Math 180
Take a moment to recognize the truly exceptional.