Application Process
The DoDEA Teacher of the Year Program brings RECOGNITION to great teachers, students, parents, districts, communities, DoDEA and the profession of teaching. Going through the process is about self-reflection and affirmation of the reasons teaching children is so important. Both the process and being a District and/or DoDEA Teacher of the Year leads to personal growth about the field of teaching, meeting other Teacher of the Year, networking across the United States with like-minded teachers, about inspiring and being inspired by educators who are passionate about teaching and learning, and about learning through travel and conferences. Becoming a Teacher of the Year is a wonderful opportunity to grow in the profession and grow in your practice while representing all DoDEA teachers.
District Teacher of the Year Honors and Awards
- Personal congratulations by the District Superintendent
- Congratulatory letters and/or certificates
- DoDEA publicity
- Recognition through local newspaper, and American Forces Network
- Opportunities to attend local conferences
DoDEA Teacher of the Year Honors and Awards
- Personal congratulations by the Director of DoDEA
- Certificate or commemorative crystal award
- Attendance at the National Teacher of the Year Program Conference
- Attendance at a White House reception to be recognized by the President of the United States and Secretary of Education
- Participation in the International Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama
- Meetings at Headquarters, Alexandria Virginia
- One time stipend
- Represent and promote DoDEA as a state Teacher of the Year at different events throughout the year of service
A Teacher of the Year must
- Be a full time, U.S. certified teacher in a DoDEA school
- NOT have been selected as a Teacher of the Year for the previous three years
- Have completed three years of successful teaching in DoDEA
Teachers of the Year should
- Inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
- Be a 21st Century teacher and learner
- Have the respect and admiration of student, parents, and colleagues
- Play an active role in the community as well as the school
- Be poised and articulate with excellent written and oral skills
- Be able to provide presentations and workshops to diverse audiences in his or her area of expertise
- Possess the energy to withstand a busy schedule
District Teacher of the Year
Requirements
- Nominated at the district level
- Complete District Teacher of the Year Application
- No adverse action pending
Responsibilities
- Be a teacher leader in a district
- Become a member and voice in the DoDEA professional learning trainings
- Engage in professional learning with other District Teacher of the Year
DoDEA Teacher of the Year
Requirements
- Selected as District Teacher of the Year
- Complete DoDEA/National Teacher of the Year application
- Submit three letters of support/recommendation
- Create a video presentation
- No adverse action pending
Responsibilities
- Take an active role in educational leadership
- Promote the District Teacher of the Year and engage with them in professional learning
- Serve as an advocate for the profession
- Represent DoDEA at all State Teacher of the Year events
- Plan, develop, and implement a project of choice during the semester long sabbatical
