On Oct. 30, St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School 5th- and 6th-grade teacher Jackie Adams was presented with the Raytheon Company “Math Hero” award. The award recognizes educators who implement innovative programs that motivate students to pursue careers in mathematics. Adams was one of 25 U.S. teachers selected as a finalist and the only teacher named in the state and was presented with a $2,500 grant. The school also received a matching grant for their innovative LEGO math program for 5th and 6th grades.