Sabaa Zickria-Daly

Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics • 2010

Title and Organization , Queens High School of Teaching

Bio

Whether using mathematics to explain global warming or to solve crime, Sabaa Zickria-Daly inspires her students to be passionate about learning. From her informal cafeteria sessions for students, to her leadership at faculty meetings, over the last seven years Ms. Zickria-Daly earned a reputation as an innovator in teaching. Her peer counseling and teaching assistant programs give students a deeper understanding of math, as well as important life experience.Known for her creative approach to education, colleagues praise Ms. Zickria-Daly for her ability to make complex mathematics relevant to the everyday lives of her students. One colleague summed it up best: “It’s hard to imagine a more beloved teacher.