2008MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCIENCE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Call for Nominations
Sponsored by the DadeCounty Science Teachers’ Association (DCSTA)
Beckman-Coulter Corporation
The DCSTA announces the opening of nominations for the 2008 Science Teacher of the Year Awards. These awards are designed to honor one classroom teacher in each of the following three levels of teaching: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. This teacher is someone who motivates, makes learning truly exciting; a dedicated professional who nurtures hidden talents and abilities; a creative, caring individual who takes teaching science beyond the textbook. The Beckman-Coulter Corporation will judge and present the selected teachers with a certificate, a plaque, and a cash award at the annual Banquet at the Doubletree Hotel in Coconut Grove. All applicants will receive a certificate of acknowledgement.
ELIGIBILITY: Nominees for the awards must attend the Banquet [please see Banquet Reservation Form], be a DCSTA member, a full-time (the majority of the day in direct instruction to students) classroom teacher and be in at least their third year of teaching in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Previous winners may apply after 5 years.
NOMINATIONS: Only one typed application will be accepted. Use a type size no smaller than 10-point. Please submit original and 4 copies. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
1. Complete application form
2. Principal’s letter of support
3. Two letters of support from other sources (ie. Student, colleague, etc)
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Limit your response to the number of pages requested in each section.
6. Principal’s signature
7. Nominee’s signature
For more information you can e-mail President Erick Hueck at:
DEADLINE: All nomination packets must be received on or before Wednesday, April 9th,2008. Please send packet via school mail to: Mail Code: 7461; MiamiSr.High School; ATTN: Mr. Erick Hueck. [NOTE: No faxed nomination packets will be accepted.]
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCIENCE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
APPLICATION FORM (Total possible points: 80)
(Please complete all categories as completely as possible)
Personnel Information
Name of Nominee:
Home Address:
Social Security #:
Employee #:
Principal’s Name:
Name of School:
School Address:
Phone:Residence:
Business:
Teaching Experience: Total Number of Years:
Years in MDCPS:
Years Teaching Science in MDCPS:
Grades Taught in MDCPS:
Teaching Certification:
Educational Experience
Degrees:
Major(s):
Current Grade Level(s) Taught:
Current Subject(s) Taught:
Certificates/Awards/Honors (one page limit)(10 points)
Professional Activities/Seminars/Conferences etc. that have enhanced and increased your knowledge and presentation skills in science (one page limit)(10 points)
CURRENT TEACHING SCHEDULE
List a typical day’s class schedule
PERIOD/TIME GRADE/SUBJECT
Indicate a time, period, and day the selection committee may observe your teaching of science. The school will be notified prior to the observation, if an observation is required:
LESSON PLAN/PHILOSOPHY/CONTRIBUTIONS
Reason Why You Teach Science: (one page limit) (10 points)
Most Satisfying Moment in Science Thus Far: (one page limit) (10 points)
Why Do You Feel Science is Important?: (one page limit) (10 points)
List Activities You Have Participated in That Have Encouraged Science in Your School (science fair, career day, guest speakers, inter-school workshops, etc.): (one page limit) (10 points)
Describe How You Approach Science in Your Class (you may include a lesson plan, tools used, resources, teaching philosophy, research activities such as books, etc.) (two page limit) (20 points)
Application Checklist
1) Completed Application Form (80 points)
2) Principal Support Letter (5 points)
3) Letters of Support (2) (10 points -- 5 points each)
4) Curriculum Vitae (5 points)
Total Possible Points: 100
PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE: ______
NOMINEE’S SIGNATURE: ______
NOMINATING INDIVIDUAL: ______
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