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2008-09
ATPE Educator of the Year Awards
Prior
Year Award Recipients
Categories
The ATPE Educator of the Year Awards acknowledge those ATPE members who demonstrate exceptional or
innovative capabilities in their respective education fields. The recipients will
receive a check for $1,000. The Educator of the Year Awards are divided into five
categories:
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Administrator of the Year
- Associate of the Year
- Elementary Teacher of the Year
- Secondary Teacher of the Year
- Special Services Educator
of the Year
Criteria and guidelines
- The nominee must complete the essay
questions below, and one copy must be mailed or faxed to the state office along with a
completed 2008-09 nomination form (see link below).
- Nominees for Administrator
of the Year must have three or more years (not including the 2008-09 school year) of administrative experience.
Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year and Special Services Educator of the Year nominees must have five or more
years of experience (not including the 2008-09 school year). Associate of the Year nominees must have three or more
years of education experience (not including the 2008-09 school year).
- Individuals who are members
of the same local unit as an Educator of the Year Committee member are not eligible to apply for this award.
- If selected as a finalist,
the nominee must be present at the 2009 ATPE state convention in Austin for oral interviews and the awards and
entertainment banquet. Nominees are encouraged to consult local leave policies and their school calendars to ensure they
will be able to participate in the oral interview portion of these competitions.
Judging process
A committee of ATPE members is selected each year by the state president and approved by the Board
of Directors. This judging committee will review all applications and select up to three finalists
for each category. Following oral interviews, the committee will select the recipients.
Timeline
- Entries for Educator of the Year must be postmarked no later than
Jan. 7, 2009, if mailed, or
received by midnight on the same date if faxed.
- Finalists will be notified in February so
they can make travel arrangements for the convention. (Finalists will be reimbursed
for two nights’ accommodations. Convention registration and banquet fees will be waived. Travel and
actual expenses will be reimbursed by the state office per the guidelines that will be mailed with
finalist verification.)
2008-09 essay questions
Nominees should answer each question for their respective categories and limit responses to one
typed, double-spaced 8 1/2’’ x 11’’ page per question (front and back). Use Arial or Times New Roman
with a minimum font size of 10 pt. Pages exceeding the one-page-per-question limit will not be
considered by the judging
committee.
Administrator of the Year
- Philosophy: Describe your concept of what makes an outstanding administrator. How have you applied this
concept in your position?
- Education Trends: Which educational trends have shown the most promise in your school district? How have
you encouraged their implementation?
- Communication and Leadership: In your daily interactions with staff and students, how do you promote
effective communication? What methods do you use to motivate others?
- Biography: Please briefly describe any awards or recognitions you have received and/or any special projects
or committees with which you have been involved. Describe what you consider to be your greatest contribution and/or
accomplishment in education.
Associate of the Year (e.g., educational aide, secretary, bus driver, etc.)
- Philosophy: Describe your concept of what makes an outstanding associate. How have you applied this concept
in your position? Describe the rewards you find in the school environment.
- Education Trends: Which educational trends have shown the most promise on your campus? How have you
encouraged their implementation?
- Communication and Leadership: In your daily interactions with staff and students, how do you promote
effective communication? What methods do you use to motivate others?
- Biography: Please briefly describe any awards or recognitions you have received and/or any special projects
or committees with which you have been involved. Describe what you consider to be your greatest contribution and/or
accomplishment in education.
Special Services Educator
of the Year (e.g., diagnostician, librarian, counselor, etc.)
- Philosophy: Describe your concept of what makes an outstanding educator. How have you applied this concept
in your position?
- Education Trends: Which educational trends have shown the most promise on your campus? How have you
encouraged their implementation?
- Communication and Leadership: In your daily interactions with staff and students, how do you promote
effective communication? What methods do you use to motivate others?
- Biography: Please briefly describe any awards or recognitions you have received and/or any special projects
or committees with which you have been involved. Describe what you consider to be your greatest contribution and/or
accomplishment in education.
Elementary and Secondary Teacher
of the Year
- Philosophy of Teaching: Describe your personal feelings and beliefs about your profession, including your
concept of what makes an outstanding educator. Describe the rewards you find in your position.
- Education Trends: Which educational trends have shown the most promise on your campus? How have you
encouraged their implementation?
- Communication and Leadership: In your daily interactions with staff and students, how do you promote
effective communication? What methods do you use to motivate others?
- Biography: Please briefly describe any awards or recognitions you have received and/or any special projects
or committees with which you have been involved. Describe what you consider to be your greatest contribution and/or
accomplishment in education.
Nomination Form (MS Word file)
Nomination Form (PDF file)
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