The 35th Annual
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
An exemplary teacher dedicated to the mission of educational excellence who exhibits the
following qualities:
- Is an overall outstanding educator who students demonstrate high achievement.
- Strong integrity.
- Leadership qualities.
- Positive relationships with students, staff, and community which reflect honesty, trust, and respect.
Excellence in Education Awards
CLASS ACT AWARD
A Classified employee who:
- Has a positive impact on student achievement or behavior.
- Has consistently positive interactions with staff and students, which supports the overall mission of the school/district.
Eligibility: Classified Employees
Nominator Eligibility: District Employees and Parents
INSPIRATION AWARD
Any District employee or volunteer who impacts student learning through:
- Inspiring and motivating through the giving of time, talent and skills.
- Being an individual whose positive actions and outlook lead others to be honored to work with them each day.
RISING STAR AWARD
A new teacher with three years or less of service in the district who:
- Demonstrates high student achievement.
- Is innovative.
- Is inspirational.
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Any district employee who demonstrates uncompromising leadership traits, values and skills
through:
- Leading in a confident manner.
- Inspiring those they work with every day to reach their highest potential.
- Engaging all those they work with every day.
Eligibility: Any District Employee
Nominator Eligibility: Any District Employee
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
An individual with a minimum of 15 years of service in the district who:
- Has created/led programs that are innovative.
- Has created/led programs that are inspirational to students.
- Has enhanced student achievement throughout their career.
- Has shown outstanding leadership in mentoring other educators.
- Has positively involved their school community in the successful life of the school/district.
- Has actively participated in professional organizations to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
- Is a distinguished example to others of excellence in the field of education.
HIGH IMPACT AWARD
Any district employee who makes a difference in the daily lives of students through:
- Contributing to student success.
- Helping with extra activities, for example, tutoring or coaching.
- Demonstrating concern for students through their interaction with them.
- Engaging students, parents, and community leaders to improve student success.
- Having a truly positive influence on those around them.
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