Application Process
The DoWEA Teacher of the Year Program brings RECOGNITION to great teachers, students, parents, districts, communities, DoWEA 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 DoWEA Teacher of the Year leads to personal growth about the field of teaching and leadership, meeting other Teachers 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. Becoming a Teacher of the Year is a wonderful opportunity to grow in the profession and grow in your practice while representing all DoWEA teachers.
District Teacher of the Year Honors and Awards
- Personal congratulations by the District Superintendent
- Congratulatory letters and/or certificates
- DoWEA publicity
- Recognition through local newspaper, and American Forces Network
- Opportunities to attend local conferences
DoWEA Teacher of the Year Honors and Awards
- Personal congratulations by the Director of DoWEA
- 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 DoWEA as a state Teacher of the Year at different events throughout the year of service
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 DoWEA professional learning trainings
- Engage in professional learning in teacher leadership with other District Teacher of the Year
DoWEA Teacher of the Year
Requirements
- Selected as District Teacher of the Year
- Complete DoWEA/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 DoWEA at all State Teacher of the Year events
- Plan, develop, and implement a project of choice during the semester long sabbatical
