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Teacher of the Year
Nomination Packet 2013 | Press Releases | Purpose | Eligibility | Process | Support | National Teacher of the Year | Listing of New York State's Teachers of the Year | Contact Information
New York State Teacher of the Year Program is Seeking Nominations for 2013 Teacher of the Year
Do you know an exceptionally skilled and effective educator? If so, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Higher Education, John D’Agati invites you to nominate this outstanding professional for the 2013 New York State Teacher of the Year. This program, now in its 43rd year, is affiliated with the National Teacher of the Year program administered through the Council of Chief State School Officers and sponsored by leading education associations.
The nominee must be an exceptionally skilled and dedicated teacher, appropriately credentialed within his or her current teaching area, who works directly with children in a New York State approved public or private school, at any grade level or subject from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, and who is planning to continue in an active teaching status. A minimum of five years of current teaching experience is required. The nominee must have the respect and admiration of students, parents, faculty members, the school administration, and local business leaders. The nominee must serve an active and useful role in the community as well as in the school. Because selection as New York State Teacher of the Year carries with it an obligation to make a number of public appearances, the nominee must be poised and articulate, possessing the energy and equanimity to withstand a busy schedule. While all of these qualifications are to be considered, the most important one is the superior ability to inspire learning in students of all backgrounds and competencies. Further information and nomination materials are located below.
Nominations are due by Friday, *March 16, 2012.
Teacher of the Year Nomination Packet 2013 
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- 2012 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release
- 2011 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release
- 2010 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release
- 2009 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release
- 2008 NYS Teacher of the Year Press Release (28KB)
To recognize and celebrate outstanding teachers throughout New York State. It is run in conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program.
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.
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.
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:
THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Office of Teaching Initiatives
Teacher Development Programs Unit
89 Washington Ave. – 5N
Albany, New York 12234
Phone:
518-474-4661
E-mail: tdpr@mail.nysed.gov