“GSE alumni are leading the way in e�orts to elevate the promise of education for children, families, and nations. I’m honored to invite your participation in a call for nominations for the Stanford Graduate School of Education Alumni Excellence in Education Award. This award marks a critical step in our drive to highlight the transformative work of our alumni.”

Daniel L. SchwartzI. James Quillen Dean,

Stanford Graduate School of Education

Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Educational Technology

The Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) welcomes nominations for the Alumni Excellence in Education Award. Strong candidates across a wide range of education sectors (districts, non-pro�ts, tech, academia, or research) will have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas: Advancement of knowledge through research, teaching,

publications, or technology as it relates to theinterdisciplinary �eld of education

Commitment to dynamic, high-quality educational practiceat the classroom, school site, or district level as a teacher,principal, or district leader

Dedication to underserved and low-resourced studentpopulationsInnovation in addressing a timely issue or challengein education

Leadership in educational policy at the local, state, federal, orinternational level

Nominations for all GSE alumni, from recent graduates to those with more established careers, are welcome.

Nominations are due April 8, 2019 by 11:59 pm Pacific.

The GSE Alumni Excellence in Education Award will be presented at the GSE Alumni Award Reception during Reunion Homecoming Weekend on Friday, October 25, 2019. We strongly encourage that award recipients attend the award reception in person. A travel stipend is available to award recipients who need to travel to Stanford from beyond the San Francisco Bay Area.

This award program is led by a group of dedicated Stanford GSE alumni who are partnering with the school to strengthen and engage the GSE alumni community by recognizing the outstanding contributions of GSE trained teachers, principals, scholars, innovators, and education leaders.

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Materman at holly.materman@stanford.edu or (650) 723-0630.

Nomination form is available online at

ed.stanford.edu/alumni/award-nomination-formand on the reverse side

of this page.

1) Please describe your nominee’s exceptional professional achievements and contributions or service, as theyrelate to the areas listed in the award criteria.*

2) What other attributes has your nominee demonstrated to support this nomination?*

3) Please describe the impact of your nominee on a local, regional, national, and/or international level.*

4) Is there anything else about your nominee that you would like the committee to consider?

*Required

2019 Stanford Graduate School of EducationAlumni Excellence in Education Award Nomination Form

To nominate a Graduate School of Education (GSE) alumnus or alumna, please complete this form and submit it with accompanying documention to the address below. Nominations for the 2019 award will close on April 8, 2019. Nominations can also be submitted online at ed.stanford.edu/alumni/award-nomination-form. Only completed nominations recieved by the due date will be considered.

Return completed nomination form, responses, and supplemental documentation by April 8, 2019 to: Holly Materman, External Relations

Stanford Graduate School of Education485 Lasuen Mall

Stanford, CA 94305

Questions (Responses can be submitted via email or word document.)

About the Nominator

Nominee’s Name _________________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Title __________________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s GSE Degree or Program __________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Postal Address __________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Email Address ___________________________ Phone Number _________________________

Your Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Your Title_____________________________________________________________________________ Your Relationship to Nominee __________________________________________________________ Your Email Address _____________________________ Phone Number _________________________

Other ConsiderationsPeriodically, the GSE will honor alumni who are at particular points in their careers. Please consider a nominee as a(n):

Early Career Honoree (alum less than 10 years past their terminal GSE degree) Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree

In addition to the nomination form, a CV/resume and a letter of support written by someone other than the nominator are required. A second letter of support is strongly recommended.

Supplemental Documentation

About the Nominee

Submission