Transcript Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Portfolio Workshop
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EACHER OF THE
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General Qualifications All Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 classroom teachers According to the National Teacher of the Year Program, a classroom teacher is one who teaches a group of students every day within the confines of the classroom and does not have administrative duties No minimum years of teaching experience is required Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Responsibilities Serves as Oklahoma Ambassador of Teaching Represents Oklahoma in the National competition
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Selected by District Local District Teacher of the Year One of 12 Finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Regional Selection Committee of Award-Winning Teachers State Selection Committee of civic and business leaders from the community Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
June 5, 2009: Nominations close June 2009: Regional Selection Committee meetings meet July 15-17, 2009: State Superintendent’s Annual Leadership Conference September 2009: State Selection Committee meeting September 22, 2009: Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony
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Access blank portfolio online at:
Click “Site Index,” then “Teacher of the Year, Process”
Put all materials in a 1-inch or 1 ½-inch 3-ring binder Supplemental materials (i.e. pictures, newspaper clippings) should not be included.
Use of tabs to divide sections is encouraged.
Allow a local newspaper staff member or English teacher to review prior to submission
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Statement of Nomination Basic Data Sheet • Please circle quadrant based on county list on page vii.
Professional Development Assurance Statement • List participation, rather than writing in a narrative form.
• Note that the DVD is only required of the 12 Finalists named in July.
Photograph • Please include full address of school site.
• Attach with a paperclip, rather than glue or tape.
Professional Biography • Tell YOUR story
Professional Statements • Philosophy of Teaching • Education Issues and Trends • The Teaching Profession • Success Story in Oklahoma Community Involvement • List participation, rather than writing in a narrative form Letters of Endorsement • Consider a variety of individuals: superintendent, principal, colleagues, parents, students, and community members Oklahoma Teacher of the Year message • Share your platform
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National Teacher of the Year
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Heather Sparks, 2009 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year (405) 850-9074