Q&A
Teacher of the Year Nomination Process
Q: Do I need to type my teacher nominations?
A: Yes, all nominations must be typed. Please contact the committee chair if you would need help with this.
Q: What if I want to nominate a teacher, but I cannot answer all the questions?
A: Ask the teacher you would like to nominate for a current resume to help you complete the nomination form. You may also ask the teacher or other teachers who know him/her for more information.
Q: I have graduated from SCHS, may I still nominate a teacher?
A: Yes, as long as the teacher meets the teacher requirements you may nominate him/her even though you are no longer a current student.
Q: Will the teachers see the nomination forms?
A: No, the teachers will not receive a copy of their nomination forms. They will only know you nominated them if you choose to tell them.
Q: Who makes up the selection committee?
A: A representative from school administration, school staff, parents, and students.
Q: How does the selection committee choose the recipient of the award?
A: Each member of the selection committee receives all nominations and uses a scoring rubric to score each nomination. Scores are compiled and then the committee meets to discuss the scores and make a selection.
Q: I have a group of friends that all want to nominate the same teacher, should we write one nomination or each do our own?
A: This is your choice; however, collaborating with each other and writing one or two strong nominations versus several might represent the teacher better. Also, consider collaborating with your parent/guardian to complete the nomination form.
2017-2018 South County Teacher of the Year
Mary Moshos (World Languages – Latin)
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Teacher of the Year Nomination Form 2018-2019 (fillable pdf form)
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2016 – 2017 Teacher of the Year – David Long
Other Nominees: Melanie Cameron (English), Tom Demharter (Social Studies), Mary Engels (Science), Karen Katzberg (Special Education), Christine Procaccino (World Languages (Latin)), Alyssa Pyrak (Social Studies), Scott Saylor (Fine Arts (Photography))
2015 – 2016 Teacher of the Year – Kate Evans Farrell
Other Nominees: Ann Baylor, Melanie Cameron, Thomas Demharter, Karen Katzberg, Megan Pitts, Cristina Procaccino, Alyssa Pyrak, Kellen Scott, Jennifer Willard, Vera Woodson