TOY | VASE Teacher of the Year Awards

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The members of the Academy believe that the remarkable achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics over the last millennium began with students who were stimulated to be curious at the elementary and high school levels. In recognition of the teacher’s crucial role in this process, VASE has established the Paula Fives-Taylor STEM Teacher of the Year Award, an annual award to honor outstanding STEM teachers throughout the State of Vermont. There will be one award for a teacher of grades K-8 and a second award for teachers of grades 9-12.

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Award Criteria: The successful candidate should:

Inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
Stimulate critical thinking
Have sustained excellence in teaching
Have earned the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues
Have developed innovative approaches to teaching methodology and curricula
Play an active and useful role in the community as well as in the school

Nominations: VASE invites every Vermont principal to nominate a K-8 or 9-12 STEM teacher from a private or public school. Nomination applications must include:

A nominating letter from the school principal
A second letter of recommendation
The candidate’s resume
A one-page statement of teaching philosophy written by the candidate

Awards include a commemorative plaque and a cash prize that will be presented at a public forum to honor the awardee, who will become an affiliate member of the Academy.

Paula Fives-Taylor STEM Teacher of the Year Award (TOY)

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