2020 Teacher of the Year Application - Due by May 31, 2019

Congratulations on being selected as the 2020 District Teacher of the Year! Please complete this application to be considered for the Wyoming State Teacher of the Year. For questions or help contact Robin Grandpre at robin.grandpre1@wyo.gov or 307-777-5315.

Please note that you cannot save your application half way through. It is recommended that you write your answers in a Google Doc or Word and then copy and paste them into the application.

Section 2: District Information

District Name *

District Superintendent Name *

District Superintendent Email *

District Office Full Address *

(ex. 1408 District Lane, Cheyenne, WY 82002)

Will you remain in the same district for the 2020 TOY term? *

Yes

Section 3: School Information

School Name *

School Principal Name *

School Principal Email *

School Full Address *

(ex. 1408 School Lane, Cheyenne, WY 82002)

School Phone Number *

School Type *

Traditional Public School

Charter Public

Private

OtherOther

This information is not shared with the selection committee.

School Location *

Rural

Suburban

Urban

OtherOther

This information is not shared with the selection committee.

Section 5: Professional Biography

Professional Biography (Maximum 250 Words) *

Write your professional biography in 3rd person, as this will be used in promotional materials for WTOY and NTOY speaking opportunities and engagements. By completing this section, you agree that your biography and headshot* can be used in WTOY and NTOY materials (maximum 250 words). In your bio, please include the following items: 1. The grade level and subject you currently teach 2. The school in which you currently teach, including city and state 3. All degrees you hold include the institution where they were received (i.e., Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut) In your bio, please follow the following style guidelines: 1. Spell out your degrees (i.e., Bachelor of Art not BA) 2. Only capitalize a subject area when it's a language (i.e., capitalize English but not calculus) 3. Use your first and last name in the first reference, but your last name only on second and subsequent references 4. Spell out all acronyms the first time they are used *Headshot will be collected after choosing the WTOY.

Section 4: Resume

Please attach your resume to accompany this application. Only PDF File format will be accepted. Resumes should not exceed two pages, formatted no less than 10 point font, double-spaced with ½ inch margins. Please name your resume as follows: LastName_District_Resume. Required categories are as follows: Education, Certifications, Experience, Leadership, Awards & Other Recognition.

Section 6: Response Questions

Respond to the following questions, highlighting your personal story, and why you believe you should be the 2020 Wyoming Teacher of the Year. Please indicate evidence of student impact. Please do not include external links. Maximum word counts are indicated in parenthesis.

Describe a content lesson or unit that defines you as a teacher. How did you engage students of all backgrounds and abilities in the learning? How did that learning influence your students? How are your beliefs about teaching demonstrated in this lesson or unit? (maximum 750 words) *

Describe a project or initiative you have been involved in which contributed to the improvement of overall school culture. What was your role, how did you collaborate with others, and what is the status of this project today? Please include evidence of student impact. (maximum 500 words) *

How do you ensure education transcends the classroom? Describe specific ways in which you deliberately connect your students with the community. Please include evidence of student impact. (maximum 500 words) *

What do you consider to be a major public education issue today? Describe how you demonstrate being a lifelong learner, leader, and innovator about this issue, both in and outside of the classroom walls. (maximum 500 words) *

As the 2020 Wyoming Teacher of the Year, you serve as a spokesperson and representative for all teachers and students in Wyoming. What is your message? What will you communicate to your profession and to the public? (maximum 750 words) *

Section 7: Supporting Evidence

Attach three (3) letters of recommendation that support why you should be the Wyoming Teacher of the Year. At least one of these must be a recommendation from a parent, colleague, administrator, or student. (maximum one page each. PDF format required.)

By clicking submit, you agree that you have been selected and approved to be the District Teacher of the Year by your District Superintendent. You also agree that the information provided is correct and hereby give your permission that any or all of the attached material (other than home address and personal telephone number) may be shared with persons interested in promoting the Wyoming Teacher of the Year and the Wyoming District Teachers of the Year.

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2020 Teacher of the Year Application – Due by May 31, 2019

Section 1: Teacher Information