Bedwell Special Edition Friday Folder
 
May 7, 2012

 

 

 

Bedwell Forms due by May 18, 2012

 THE SOMERSET HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM

 

The Governor's Teacher Recognition Program is no longer being funded by the state. However, The Somerset Hills School District is continuing the tradition of acknowledging educational professionals who exhibit outstanding performance. The premise of recognizing certificated staff is based on the following: (1) the success of our public schools is due to the quality and dedication of its teaching staff; (2) recognizing excellence will encourage teachers to strive for excellence; (3) by giving the teaching profession the stature and recognition it deserves, more capable people will be attracted to the profession; and (4) like other professions, outstanding performance should be acknowledged.

 

A building selection committee will select three finalists. The names will be forwarded to the district level committee for review and selection. We are asking that members of each school community submit nominations to their principals by May 18, 2012. Written nominations should be no longer than one page.

 

Criteria for Selection:

  • Use of effective instructional techniques and methods. Establishment of productive classroom climate and rapport with students
  • Development of feelings of self-worth and love of learning in students
  • Use of creativity, innovation and efficiency in the classroom
  • Ability to increase student achievement through a learning-focused environment
  • Ability to contribute to the quality of the professional development in the district

 

Ability to utilize educational technology in an effective and efficient manner

 

This includes teachers, counselors, child study team members, and media specialists.

 

 

Nomination

(Please return completed nomination to Bedwell Principal

by May 18, 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Staff Member:

 

 

 

           Nominated by:

 

 

 

 

     (Please provide several supporting paragraphs for your nomination.)

 

All the best,

 

Amy G. Phelan

 

Principal