Teacher Of The Year Nominations Being Accepted

USD 480 is pleased to announce the 2017

Teacher of the Year nominations will be done electronically this year!  The links to both the English and Spanish version of the nomination form is located on the www.usd480.net home page.

One teacher from each elementary, intermediate, middle and high school is selected annually for the USD 480 Teacher of the Year.  The following is a list of guidelines that you may use when deciding to nominate a teacher:

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• Five years of accredited experience in any school (​only ​for eligibility in the KTOY program)
• Participation in building, district, and community activities
• Continuous self-improvement and learning (not simply coursework)
• Continuous reading and reflection
• Mentoring
• Community outreach
• Exceptionally skilled, dedicated, and an inspiration to all
• Is respected by colleagues, students, and parents
 
Teachers may be nominated for this award by administrators, colleagues, parents, students, other community members, and the teacher him/herself. 

Nominations will be accepted February 20th through March 10th.