The Loeb Prize
Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb established the Loeb Prize in 1995 in partnership with the Saint Louis Science Center. The Loeb Prize, which provides more than $7,000 to five classroom teachers, is designed to reward and recognize math and science teachers who significantly enhance student performance.
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2027 Loeb Prize Nominations
Nominations for the 2027 Loeb Prize are now open. Only principals and department heads may nominate people. Nominees must teach math or science and spend at least 50% of their time in the classroom. In addition, they must teach in grades 6-12. Educators in the following districts, which includes private and parochial schools, are eligible this year:
- Clayton
- Kirkwood
- Ladue
- Lindbergh
- Normandy
- Valley Park
- Webster Groves
Nominations are due by December 18, 2026
The Saint Louis Science Center shared on May 21, 2026, that Christy Lewis, a mathematics and computer science teacher from Hazelwood West High School, is the 2026 recipient of the Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics. Carol Loeb — who 31 years ago created the prize with her late husband Jerry — and Science Center President/CEO Dr. Ray Vandiver recognized Lewis and four finalists during an award ceremony this morning.
