Michelle Taisacan, standing, fifth right, a Marianas High School AP Calculus and AP Statistics teacher, was honored by the Public School System Monday. Taisacan is the CNMIâs finalist to the U.S. Presidential Awards of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, and  will compete against the nationâs other outstanding STEM â Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics â educators this summer. Also in photo are Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada, PAEMST state coordinator Asapmar Ogumoro, MHS principal Jonathan Aguon, vice principals Melanie Rdiall and Romolor Orsini, and other education officials and personnel.