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How do YOURECOGNIZE a TEACHER?

Elementary Teacher of the Year

Secondary Teacher of the Year

Dana SchraderConnie Bagley

2014

Region 13

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Program Overview

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Suggestions for Conducting the

Teacher of the Year Contest

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Project Design

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Nomination & Selection

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Publicity &Sponsorship

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Reasons to Participate

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1.

1.Memorable for the teacher2. Valuable for students3. Significant for the school and

faculty4. Meaningful for the school

district5. Important for the profession6. Good for the community

Connie Bagley Jillian HowardCarlos BrianoMonica Washington

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NominationApplication Guidelines

Colleague

“Scribe”

Administrator

Nominee

GOOD OR GREAT?

• Fill in all blanks• Original signatures

–Candidate–Principal–Superintendent–Public Information Officer

I. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES

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II. EDUCATION HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Colleges, universities, post-graduate studies

• Teaching employment history• Professional associations• Leadership activities• Awards and recognition

–Personal “WHY”

III. PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

–Accomplishments–Contributions

• Volunteer/civic work• Church/synagogue activities• Athletic activities (coaching)• Things that the nominee has

spearheaded at school (charity drives, tutoring, etc.)

• Other group activities

IV. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT = SERVICE

How are your beliefs about teaching demonstrated in your personal teaching style?

V. PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING

Address ONE major issue in public education today in depth

–Possible causes–Effects–Resolutions

VI. EDUCATION ISSUES AND TRENDS

• Strengthen and improve

• Accountability in the teaching profession

VII. THE TEACHING PROFESSION

MESSAGE

VIII. STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

VOICE

“Voice is the presence of the writer on the page. When the writer’s passion for the topic and sensitivity to the audience are strong, the text virtually dances with life and energy, and the reader feels a strong connection to both the writing and writer.”

-Vicki Spandel (Creating Writers)

VOICE

• Individuality• Liveliness• Enthusiasm • Confidence that comes from knowledge• Appeal to keep readers reading

VOICE

student-focusedMAKE ITreal

personalmeaningful

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The Nitty Gritty: Keys to Success

Follow directionsPage limitAll requested informationMargins (no less than one inch)Font Size, type (No smaller than 10 point font)

5 x 7 color picture

Teachers are often humble and they are hesitant to praise themselves.

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Timeline

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• Fri., June 13 - applications due to Region 13

• Mon., July 28 - Region 13 Finalist announced

• Mon., Aug. 25 – 6 State Finalists announced

• Application

Timeline

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEACHER?