2003 MAINE TEACHER OF THE YEAR CALENDAR

(All dates are in 2002)

February 13 Nomination forms must be postmarked

March 13 Dinner for all Nominees, Augusta

March 14 State House Hall of Flags Ceremony: Governor King and Commissioner Albanese honor nominees; nominees invited to display students’ work

March 15 Letters mailed out to nominees announcing Regional Finalists

April – May Site visits to Regional Finalists’ schools; representatives from the T.O.Y. Committee observe the teacher in class, interview students, parents, and colleagues; MPBN TV camera and interviewer also present

May – July Regional finalists work on professional portfolios

July 17 Portfolio and oral presentations, Augusta; Regional Finalists present their professional portfolios and give an informal talk before a review panel; portfolios are scored by former Regional Finalists; four State Finalists are selected

August 7 State Finalists’ interviews with former Teachers of the Year, Augusta

September Announcement of the 2003 Maine Teacher of the Year

October 22 Maine Teacher of the Year Banquet

(Tentative)

November 23 Maine Distinguished Educators Forum

(Tentative)

Nomination Form 2003 MAINE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

NOMINEE: ________________________________________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY NO. _____________________________________________

HOME ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________

HOME PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________

GRADE/LEVEL TAUGHT ______ UNGRADED: _______ SUBJECT(S): _______

NAME AND ADDRESS OF SCHOOL:

_____________________________________________

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: ____________________FAX__________________

NAME OF PRINCIPAL: ______________________________________________

PRINCIPAL'S SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________

PRINCIPAL’S EMAIL: _______________________________________________

NAME & ADDRESS OF SUPERINTENDENT:

_____________________________________________

SUPERINTENDENT’S PHONE NUMBER: _______________________________

SUPERINTENDENT'S SIGNATURE: ___________________________________

Deadline for Return: Postmarked or hand delivered by Wednesday, February 13, 2002

Mail to: Teacher of the Year Program

Attention: David Cadigan

Maine Department of Education

23 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0023

NOMINATION RATIONALE

(To be completed by the school district or Nominating Committee—please limit your responses to one double‑spaced page for each of the five questions. Please use any simple font no smaller than 11 points. )

1. 1. Why is this teacher outstanding in the classroom?

2. 2. In what unique and creative projects has this teacher been involved?

3. 3. What has been this teacher's influence on students?

4. 4. To what extent has this teacher demonstrated leadership?

5. 5. Describe this teacher's relationship with his/her colleagues.

Signatures of Nominating Committee and their Positions:

____________________________________ ____________________________

OVER!

Maine Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Nominee’s School	Degree	Major/Minor	Date(s) Attended

Other Education and/or Special Training

Include the current year in calculating the following information:

Years Teaching: __________ Years Teaching in Maine: __________

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Dates School/Location Position

NOTE: In addition to the above information, please include a copy of your resume.

I give my permission for any relevant materials of the above nominee to be shared with persons interested in promoting the State or National Teacher of the Year program. I also understand that if chosen to serve as Maine Teacher of the Year I will continue as a classroom teacher in Maine for the academic year 2001-2002. In addition, I certify that the above information is accurate and true.

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Signature of Nominee

NOMINEE’S POSITION PAPER

The nominee should respond to the following question and limit the response to two double‑spaced pages. Please do not use a font size less than 11 points.

"WHY SHOULD I BE CHOSEN AS MAINE'S 2003 TEACHER OF THE YEAR?"

In your response please address the following areas, labeling each section:

· · Unique aspects of my teaching

· · Strengths as a professional

· · Professional interests

Be sure to include this as part of your nomination package.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

The scoring committee will review up to four supporting letters of recommendation. We suggest one from a colleague, one from a parent, one from a student, if age appropriate, and one from an administrator. Please enclose these with the nomination package.

· · Please do not send any other materials with your nomination.

· · Please do not staple your nomination papers or put them in binder. We will need to make copies of them.

· · Faxed forms will not be accepted.

For additional information contact:

David Cadigan

Department of Education

#23 SHS

Augusta ME 04333

Voicemail: 624-6636

Fax: 624-6841

Email: david.cadigan@state.me.us