Teacher Achievement Awards
The Teacher Achievement Awards recognize exemplary teachers who support, inspire and assist students to attain greater learning as evidenced by student achievement. Candidates demonstrate exceptional command of their subject area; keep course content current by integrating new technology, research and innovations; support active, hands-on and continuous learning for all students; and effectively use differentiated instruction. They facilitate parental and community involvement in the classroom, incorporate student-developed goals and plans for achievement, display leadership and perform professional service outside of the classroom, and have commendable professional educational accomplishments.
Past Teacher Achievement Award Honorees:
2011
Ikhlas Abdelkhalig, Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School, Eagan
Scot Hovan, Mahtomedi High School, Mahtomedi Public Schools
2010
Kris Haslund, Capitol Hill Gifted Magnet School, St. Paul Public School
Scott Urban, Mankato West High School, Mankato
2009
Stephen Booth, Laporte Elementary School, Laporte Independent School District
Jessica Strom, Win-E-Mac School, Win-E-Mac School District
2008
Kathryn Athmann, Dassel-Cokato Public School
Kathleen Stalnaker, MACCRAY High School
2007
Kenneth Fiscus, Albert Lea High School
Stephen Schroeder-Davis, Elk River Area Public Schools
2006
Susan Oppenheim, Southside Family School Minneapolis
Beth Swenson, Lincoln Elementary School, Brainerd
2005
Deb Boros, Mississippi Elementary School
Sarah Van Ert, Robbinsdale Area Learning Center
2004
Mark Lessman, Faribault Senior High School
Angela Judd, Hutchinson High School
2003
Anne Barnes, Friendly Hills Middle School
Debi Pack, East Side Elementary School
2002
Nancy Bresnahan, Hopkins High School
Shane Dordal, Rum River South Day Treatment Center
2001
Joletta Falknor, Royalton High School
Michael Schlink, Dakota Hills Middle School
2000
Constance Waibel, Lake of the Woods School
Diane Wells, Burnsville Sr. High School
1999
Marlee Eret, Centennial Senior High
Ann Mickelson, Murray Junior High
Students, parents, and educators:
Please consider these traits when selecting a teacher to nominate:
WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Criteria
Adobe PDF
Printable Nomination Form
Microsoft Word
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Nominees:
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Please return this application by February 27, 2012.