Teacher Development
Teacher of the Year Program
Debra Calvino is named the 2010 New York State Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Calvino, a high school math teacher at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, New York, also serves as the Chairperson/Supervisor of the school’s Mathematics Department.
Mrs. Calvino is known for her outstanding ability to help all students succeed and for her advocacy for students, families, fellow teachers and community organizations. As Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Calvino considers herself an ambassador for teaching, giving her the opportunity to highlight the importance of the profession.
- 2010 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release
- 2009 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release
- 2008 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release
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Purpose
To recognize and celebrate outstanding teachers throughout New York State. It is run in conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program.
Eligibility
Any exceptionally skilled and dedicated teacher, appropriately credentialed within his or her current teaching area, who works directly with children in a State-approved public or private school in any grade from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve who has a minimum of five years teaching experience is eligible.
Process
A teacher may be initially recommended for nomination by any person within the school or community including parents, students, business leaders, school administrators, or colleagues. The formal nomination should involve a collaborative decision-making process indicating the support of all the groups concerned with the quality of teaching within a school. A complete portfolio including letters of support is submitted for each nominee. Support from the school community may include several days of release time to fulfill the obligations of the Teacher of the Year.
Support
The generous support from the following groups allows this program to operate: SMARTer Kids Foundation, ING Financial Services Inc., CCSSO, NYSUT, NYS PTA, and ASCD of New York.
National Teacher of the Year
The New York State Teacher of the Year becomes New York's entrant in the National Teacher of the Year Program.
Listing of New York State's Teachers of the Year
for further information contact
Teacher Development Programs Unit
New York State Education Department
Room 1069, Education Building Addition
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 486-6042
E-mail: tdpr@mail.nysed.gov