UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year

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1 UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year 1

2 Table of Contents UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Overview The Selection Process...4 Timeline for Selection..5 Instructions for Submitting Application...6 Application Form...7 Criteria for Judging the Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher Criteria for Judging the Secondary Teacher..9 Criteria for Judging the School Counselor..10 Criteria for Judging the Library Media Specialist Criteria for Judging the Instructional Leader Evaluation

3 UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year PURPOSE: The University of West Alabama s Tutwiler Educator of the Year Award seeks annually to honor and recognize excellence in education by identifying outstanding educators in the areas of: o Teacher (P-12) Early Childhood/Elementary Education Secondary Education o Counselor o Library Media Specialist o Instructional Leader ELIGIBILTY: The University of West Alabama s Tutwiler Educator of the Year Award is open to any educator (teacher, library media specialist, counselor, or instructional leader) whose major responsibility is to work with children in a P-12 setting. HONOR and AWARD for the UWA Tutwiler EDUCATOR of the Year: $500 Cash Award $250 Classroom Supply/Professional Development Stipend UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Plaque Recognition at the annual school luncheon 3

4 The Selection Process 1. The University of West Alabama will establish the selection committee for the UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Award. The Dean of the College of Education will appoint a diverse selection committee. Representation will include persons from the following: University Faculty (2) Principals (2) Teachers (2) Community Representatives (2) 2. An evaluation rubric will be utilized to score each nominee s application packet. 3. The Committee will select the winners of the UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Award for each area (teacher (early childhood/elementary and secondary), counselor, library media specialist, and instructional leader). 4

5 Timeline for Selection March Promotional campaign of UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Award March Applications distribution via April 1 Completed Electronic Applications Due 2 (two) Letters of Recommendation (uploaded electronically by applicant at the time of application.) Contact: Dr. Celeste A. Wheat, Assistant Professor, College of Education, University of West Alabama [email protected] April UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Selection Committee selects the winners from each category (teacher, counselor, library media specialist, and instructional leader). Winners will be announced. UWA will encourage each winner to apply for the respective National Level Awards in each field. April Winners will be recognized at the annual school luncheon. 5

6 Instructions for Submitting Applications to The University of West Alabama 1. Complete the Application Form 2. Submit a resume which includes the following components. Please use the headings below (bold each heading) (See page 8 for details). a. Educational History and Professional Work Experience b. Professional Development Activities c. Community Involvement 3. Submit the completed application electronically by to [email protected]. The subject line of the should be UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Application_Applicant s Name Two (2) Letters of Recommendation must also be uploaded by the applicant at the time he/she completes the electronic application process. Include two letters of support from any of the following: superintendent, principal, administrator, colleague, student/former student, parent, or civic leader. 6

7 UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Application Form Nominee s Name Home Address City State Zip Code Telephone School Name: School Address: City State Zip Code Telephone Indicate Title: Teacher Library Media Specialist Early Childhood/Elementary Grade Levels: Secondary Major Subject/Area (i.e. SPED, PE, Music, other) Grade Levels: School Counselor Grade Levels: Total Years of Experience Instructional Leader Grade Levels: Years in Present Position 2 Letters of Recommendation (names/titles of the people who will be writing the letters of support, which will be uploaded electronically by the applicant during the application process): Name of Reference Name of Reference Title of Reference Title of Reference Signature of Nominee Date 7

8 Criteria for Judging the Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher of the Year Award Resume Educational History o Describe your history in the field of education o Discuss your professional development activities Professional Work Experience Professional Development Activities Community Involvement o Describe your commitment to your community through serviceoriented activities such as volunteer work, civic responsibilities, and other group activities. Letters of Support: Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required from any of the following: superintendent, principal, administrator, colleague, student/former student, parent, or civic leader. The applicant will upload the two (2) letters of recommendation at the time he/she completes the electronic application process. 8

9 Criteria for Judging the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award Resume Educational History o Describe your history in the field of education o Discuss your professional development activities Professional Work Experience Professional Development Activities Community Involvement o Describe your commitment to your community through serviceoriented activities such as volunteer work, civic responsibilities, and other group activities. Letters of Support: Include two (2) Letters of Recommendation from any of the following: superintendent, principal, administrator, colleague, student/former student, parent, or civic leader. The applicant will upload the two (2) letters of recommendation at the time he/she completes the electronic application process. 9

10 Criteria for Judging the School Counselor of the Year Award Resume Educational History o Describe your history in the field of education o Discuss your professional development activities Professional Work Experience Professional Development Activities Community Involvement o Describe your commitment to your community through serviceoriented activities such as volunteer work, civic responsibilities, and other group activities. Letters of Support: Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required from any of the following: superintendent, principal, administrator, colleague, student/former student, parent, or civic leader. The applicant will upload the two (2) letters of recommendation at the time he/she completes the electronic application process. 10

11 Criteria for Judging the Library Media Specialist of the Year Award Resume Educational History o Describe your history in the field of education o Discuss your professional development activities Professional Work Experience Professional Development Activities Community Involvement o Describe your commitment to your community through serviceoriented activities such as volunteer work, civic responsibilities, and other group activities. Letters of Support: Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required from any of the following: superintendent, principal, administrator, colleague, student/former student, parent, or civic leader. The applicant will upload the two (2) letters of recommendation at the time he/she completes the electronic application process. 11

12 Criteria for Judging the Instructional Leader of the Year Award Resume Educational History o Describe your history in the field of education o Discuss your professional development activities Professional Work Experience Professional Development Activities Community Involvement o Describe your commitment to your community through serviceoriented activities such as volunteer work, civic responsibilities, and other group activities. Letters of Support: Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required from any of the following: superintendent, principal, administrator, colleague, student/former student, parent, or civic leader. The applicant will upload the two (2) letters of recommendation at the time he/she completes the electronic application process. 12

13 Name of Applicant Area of Concentration UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year Evaluation Entirely Inadequate Inadequate Less than Adequate Adequate Very Good Outstanding Score Educational History Applicant provides a broad overview of his/her educational experiences Professional Development Activities Applicant has been extensively involved with personal growth Community Involvement- Evidence of multiple serviceoriented activities in a variety of capacities and organizations with a great deal of impact on the community Letters of Recommendation 2 Letters of support demonstrating persuasive evidence of highly impressive reasons to select the applicant as the UWA Tutwiler Educator of the Year TOTAL POINTS Scorer s Signature Date 13