Ross Taylor / Glenn Gilbert Gallery of Awardees

Congratulations to Beatrice (Bea) Moore, the 2025 Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Awardee

A new awardee will be announced at the 2026 Conference. The NCSM Ross Taylor / Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award bears the name of two leaders in NCSM’s history. Glenn Gilbert is so honored because of his outstanding contribution to mathematics education, especially because he gave so generously of his time and energy. Glenn Gilbert served as a teacher, mathematics supervisor, NCSM Treasurer, and NCSM Board Member. Shirley Frye, NCSM President (1981-1983) described him as exemplifying “the respected mathematics educator who loves his/her work and students. Glenn’s positive attitude supported his beliefs that students can succeed and that teaching is a reward.” Ross Taylor, described by his peers as a “Leader of Leaders” is so honored because of the seminal role he played in the founding of NCSM, the instant and positive impact he had on all who knew him, and his courageous support of equity. Dorothy Strong, fellow founding member of NCSM and NCSM Past President (1977-1979), said, “Ross always faced challenges with action.” Ross Taylor constantly encouraged, collaborated, and supported those who addressed inequities in the mathematics education for underrepresented groups and placed issues of equity and equitable practices at the front of the NCSM agenda. Each year, NCSM members take time out to nominate and honor a leader in mathematics who has made the same kind of unique and dedicated contribution to mathematics education as Glenn Gilbert and Ross Taylor. If you are a current NCSM member, consider nominating a worthy candidate.

Previous Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award Recipients

Beatrice (Bea) Moore

2025

Dan Meyer

2024

Elizabeth Defanis Phillips

2023

Ruth Harbin Miles

2022

Linda Griffith

2021

John Wray

2020

Gail Burrill

2019

Diane Briars

2018

Timothy Kanold

2017

Uri Treisman

2016

Steve Leinwand

2015

Phil Daro

2014

Kay Gilliland

2013

Carol Edwards

2012

Carole Greenes

2011

Mark Driscoll

2010

Solomon Garfunkel

2009

James Rubillo

2008

Glenda Lappan

2007

L. Carey Bolster

2006

Charleen Mitchell DeRidder

2005

Irvin Vance

2004

Mary Laycock

2003

Miriam Leiva

2002

Margaret "Peg" Kenney

2001

Francis "Skip" Fennell

2000

F. Joe Crosswhite

1999

Robert B. Davis

1998

Franklin Demana

1997 co-awardee

Bert Waits

1997 co-awardee

Marilyn Burns

1996

James D. Gates

1995

Zalman P. Usiskin

1994

Dale Seymour

1993

Iris M. Carl

1992

Dorothy S. Strong

1991

Stanley J. Bezuszka

1990

David R. Johnson

1989

Tom Rowan

1988

Al Shulte

1987

Shirley Frye

1986

Ross Taylor

1985

Alexander Tobin

1984

John Del Grande

1983