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Teacher of the Year to be named tomorrow
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Posted on Nov 22 2004
Teachers, supporting aides, faculty, and officials from the Public School System will take part in the 13th Education Day celebration tomorrow at Kagman Elementary School.
According to planning committee chair Alfred Ada, the celebration will be highlighted with the awarding of the of 2004 Teacher of the Year, Supporting Staff-aid of the Year, and Supporting Staff of the Year.
“This is a day set aside for all educators to come together and celebrate education,” he said. “Whether in the classroom, at the central office pushing papers, cutting grass at the campus, or serving lunch, we’re all part of the Public School System with one goal, and we’ll always influence and be part of students’ memories.”
Ada said that under the Governor’s Education Initiative, the teacher of the year recipient would receive $5,000 and will represent the Commonwealth at the national Teacher of the Year selection gathering in Washington D.C.
The recipient of the award would also attend a summer camp at the Kennedy Space Station in Houston, Texas.
The first runner-up would receive $3,000 and the second runner-up, $1,000.
“If you’re a teacher, then its sort of like a dream to receive the award,” Ada said.
He said 20 teachers were nominated for the award.
Ada said awards will also be presented to students who won the theme and logo contests for the celebration. This year’s theme is “Wonders of Education and Capture Life’s Real Meaning.”
Live entertainment and food will be provided during the celebration, as well as various activities including tug-of-war, coconut husking, and relay race.
Ada said performances headed by teachers will also be featured, as well as a tribute to all soldiers deployed for war.
“It’s a good opportunity, and the only time where teachers and all involved with public schools will meet one another in a social setting. It’s a celebration,” Ada said.
Last year’s winning teacher was Brenda Schultz of Garapan Elementary School.
