Qualifications
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Published Mon Nov 19, 2007, 03:45 PM MST
Updated Mon Nov 19, 2007, 03:45 PM MST
AWARD
One teacher a month, from September through May, will be chosen to receive the award.
Teachers First recipients will receive a $500 cash award and a plaque.
The nominating individual will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize package.
PURPOSE
To recognize and honor teachers who exemplify excellence in teaching.
To encourage and inspire others.
To raise the importance of the teaching profession.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be currently teaching in a Southern Colorado K-12 accredited public or private school. University or college personnel will also be accepted.
Must not have been recognized by Teachers First previously.
NOMINATION PROCESS AND RESTRICTIONS
Nominations will be accepted all year. Applications received in the summer months will be considered the following semester.
Please do not submit additional support materials (photos, videotapes, audio cassettes).
Nominations must include:
Nomination form
One letter from nominator
One letter of recommendation from individual other than family member
One letter from school principal or administrator
Only winner and their nominators will be notified. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Nominations submitted by e-mail and fax will not be accepted.
Nomination materials will not be returned.
Only complete nominations will be considered.
Winner will be featured on News First on the second Wednesday of each month during the 5AM, 11AM and 5PM newscast.
Winner, nominee and school agree to be featured on News First.
MAIL YOUR NOMINATION TO:
Teachers First
c/o News First 5/30
530 Communication Cr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
OR
Teachers First
c/o News First 5/30
2200 7th Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Describe specific examples of how this teacher cares.
Describe how this teacher provides a positive, stimulating classroom.
Explain how this teacher makes a connection with his/her students.
Tell what this teacher does that is above and beyond normal duties.
Be specific on how the teacher helps develop successful members of the community.
