The New York State Association of Mathematics Supervisors
Sponsoring
The 9th Annual NYS Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame
September 23, 2016
Suffern, New York
To Educators & Members of the Mathematical Community:
The New York State Association of Mathematics Supervisors (NYSAMS) seeks to honor those New York State educators who have made an exceptional contribution to mathematics education. The honor accorded would have both an immediate and a perpetual component. Information regarding the inductees will be permanently displayed on the NYSAMS website,
The educators chosen for the Hall of Fame will be those who have demonstrated in concrete ways the importance of mathematics to the students we influence. They have publicly expressed their understanding of the heavy dependence our world places upon the discipline to affect progress, advance knowledge in other areas and, in general, impact the quality of people’s lives. Mathematics educators who fit the description outlined are those whose sphere of influence has gone far beyond their usual workplace and whose contribution to mathematics education is widely known, at least among New Yorkers. Those individuals chosen for this honor will have a high profile and their names will usually evoke a reasonably high level of familiarity within the active mathematical community. Induction into the New York State Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame is designed to be among the highest acknowledgements a mathematics educator can receive.
There are two recognition prerequisites:
(1)The educator must have been involved in mathematics education in New York State for a minimum of 20 years.
(2)The educator must have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of mathematics education in New York State.
The attached nomination sheets provide a guide for the summary of the accomplishments of your candidate for induction. The nominees will be judged on 4 dimensions of leadership: local/district; service; change; professionalism and professional growth. While we ask you to try to answer in accordance with as many of the topics as possible, you are not limited to these and may extend your answers as appropriate. Please enter responses for each dimension on the attached nomination sheets.
The decision regarding the candidates to be inducted will be made by a selection committee and will be based upon the strength of the written evidence.
If you know of an individual whom you feel deserves to be inducted into the NYS Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame please submit your nomination on the nomination form and the “Hall of Fame 2016 Nomination” documents. Write responses to as many of the indicators as you can and thenemailyour completed document toRonni David ().
The deadline for submission is February11, 2016
NOMINATION FORM
The New York State Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame
Sponsored by NYSAMS
Please complete this nomination form. If a requested piece of information does not apply to you or the nominee, please write N/A for NOT APPLICABLE. In the case of anominee who is deceased, please so indicate and give information on a family member who will be notified about the nomination.
Regarding the CANDIDATE FOR CONSIDERATION
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Keeping in mind the recognition prerequisites and the induction criteria, please submit notes in narrative form on the attached documents,detailing why your nominee should be considered for induction into the New York State Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame. You may also include a summary paragraph that states why you feel this person should be acknowledged as an exemplary leader in mathematics education in New York State. Email all pertinent documents by February 11, 2016 to:
Ronni David
2016 Hall of Fame Nomination
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Dimensions of Outstanding LeadershipDimension One: Local or District Leadership / Evidence
The Candidate has been an asset to a school or a school system in regard to mathematics education.
- This educator has received awards and or accolades as a teacher or administrator by their district, teachers, or students.
- This educator has written school wide curriculum in mathematics or has introduced or modified new teaching and learning programs.
- This educator has presented workshops and other educational programs for teachers and/or students within the school district.
- This educator has mentored new teachers.
Dimensions of Outstanding Leadership
Dimension Two: Service Leadership / Evidence
The Candidate has provided service to professional organizations.
- The Candidate has chaired a committee (or activity) at the local, state, regional or national level.
- local ………. please name
- state ……….. please name
- regional …… please name
- national …….please name
- The Candidate has served on an executive board at the local, state, regional or state level.
- The Candidate has held an elected office at the local, state, regional or state level
Dimensions of Outstanding Leadership
Dimension Three: Leadership in Change / Evidence
The candidate has presented workshops, lectures, or other educational programs.
- At the local and state level
- At the national or regional level
- At the local and state level
- At the national or regional level
- The Candidate has authored math journal articles, created workbook materials, authored or coauthored one or more textbooks. Please name examples
Dimensions of Outstanding Leadership
Dimension Four: Professionalism and Professional Growth / Evidence
The candidate has served as a positive role model for leadership in mathematics education.
- Models the characteristics of a lifelong learner.
- The educator has a prized reputation within his/her usual workplace community and beyond.