Academic Challenge Coach Awards
The Academic Challenge Coach Awards recognize classroom teachers who are exemplary coaches of student teams that participate and compete in academic challenges endorsed by the Minnesota Academic League Council. Candidates demonstrate passion for students and the activity, encourage participation of students of all backgrounds and learning abilities, create a safe and harassment-free environment, and involve students in planning and decision-making. They uphold the ethical integrity of competition and model appropriate contest behavior at all times.
Past Academic Challenge Coach Award Honorees:
2011
Thomas Appel, Mountain Lake High School, Mountain Lake Public Schools
Vergene Downs, Benjamin E. Mays International Magnet School, St. Paul
2010
Nate Henry, Pipestone Area High School, Pipestone
Jerry Shouts, Delano High School, Delano
2009
Mark Schleisman, West Elementary, Murray County Central Schools
Kim Westra, Atheneum Gifted & Talented Magnet Program-Salem Hills Elementary, Inver Grove Heights Community Schools
2008
Gwen Briesemeister, Delano Public Schools
Jeff Voss, Jackson County Central Schools
2007
Laura Bidne, Jackson County Central Schools
Peggy Pasche, Buffalo Senior High School
2006
William James, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial HS
ADawn Melbye, Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls
2005
Barry Bayerl, Sts. Peter, Paul & Michael School, St. Cloud
Vicky Harris, Glencoe Silver Lake Schools
2004
James Schwarzbauer, Hermantown High School
Bonnie Spohn Schmaltz, Eden Valley-Watkins High School
2003
Joe Jorland, Walker High School
Brian Ribnick, Metcalf Junior High School, Burnsville
2002
Paul Keeney, Centennial Middle School
Larry Stacy, Stewartville Middle School/High School
2001
Patrick Ryan, Jr., Osakis High School
Connie Leyendecker, Benilde-St. Margaret’s School
2000
Barb Kotzer, Creel Valley Elementary
Janice Thompson, Pine Island Schools
1999
Laura Cavender, Hamilton Elementary School
Cheryl Retrum, MACCRAY High School
Students, parents, and educators:
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Please consider these traits when selecting a teacher to nominate:
WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Criteria
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Nominees:
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Please return this application by February 27, 2012