#Students1stDbnSchs-Press Release #34-Dearborn Chamber now taking Teacher of the Year nomination

#Students1stDbnSchs-Press Release #34-Dearborn Chamber now taking Teacher of the Year nominationPress Release #34/2019-20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2020
Contact: David Mustonen, Communications Director
(313) 827-3006 MustonD@dearbornschools.org
Time to nominate your favorite Dearborn teacher!It’s time for students to nominate their
favorite Dearborn Public Schools teacher for the 2020 Alberta Muirhead Teacher
of the Year Students’ Choice Award, sponsored by the Dearborn Area Chamber of
Commerce and presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group.  The nomination deadline is Monday, March 9, 2020 at 5 p.m.  Nomination forms can be found at the District
website at https://dearbornschools.org.Printed nomination forms may be picked up at
any Dearborn Public School and the District’s Administration Office, 18700
Audette. Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to the Dearborn Area
Chamber of Commerce, 22100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124 or faxed to (313)
584-9818. Adults may assist students in completing nominations when necessary,
but no more than two teachers can be nominated per student.Students may nominate any new
or veteran teachers whom they feel has made outstanding contributions to the
teaching profession.  Pre-school through
second grade students are asked to describe how their teacher makes learning
fun.  Students in this category can
include a nice drawing, if they wish, but it will not be part of the selection
process.  Third through fifth grade
students must describe how their teacher has created a classroom where learning
is positive and fun.  Middle school
students (grades 6-8) are asked to explain how their teacher connects classroom
learning with everyday life.  Students in
high school must describe how their teacher is preparing them to be college and
career ready.“Nominating a teacher for this award is an
outstanding way for students to show teachers how much their work is valued and
appreciated and the positive impact teachers have on students’ lives. We have
so many excellent teachers deserving of this recognition, and I hope many of
our students will take a few moments to nominate their favorite teacher,” said
Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko.Applications will be
assessed on the quality of the nomination, not on the number received.  Award judges are members of the Dearborn
Chamber Education Committee and are not provided with the teachers’ names.  One winner from each category will be
announced at a special ceremony to be held at the Ford Community and Performing
Arts Center on Thursday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. Teachers selected to receive the Teacher of
Year Award are recognized as positive role models who consistently provide
unique, productive, positive classroom experiences.   Winning teachers receive a $1,000 cash prize
and a glass award commemorating their achievement.  They also will join a select group of
Dearborn teachers who have been recognized by the community for their
dedication and passion for teaching.“I want to thank the Chamber of Commerce and
all the sponsors for once again providing this event,” Maleyko added. “Our
district is very fortunate to have so many great community partners.”

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