I was named the 5th Annual Gerry D. Howell A+ Educator of the Year Award. Michelle Burrows, the director of the A+ Program, wrote: "As always, competition for this prestigious award demonstrates the high quality of educators we have across the A+ Network. This year’s winner, Amanda, is a visual arts teacher and A+ Coordinator who is doing a great job of keeping her school connected and engaged with A+."
The Gerry D. Howell A+ Educator of the Year Award was created in memory of Gerry D. Howell, long-time A+ Schools Program executive director and the inspiration behind the creative teaching and learning of countless educators, administrators and students across N.C. To honor her legacy, each year the A+ Schools Program selects one dedicated A+ educator who best exemplifies these values of the A+ Schools Program and its philosophies:
· -challenges, motivates and inspires students by supporting a learning environment that is art-filled, creative, relevant, engaging and reflective
· - is respected by peers, parents and students
· - is caring and creative, seeking to enrich the lives of all students
· - demonstrates a commitment to the arts, a collaborative spirit, leadership and flexibility
· - has a dedication to life-long learning
For more information about the Gerry D. Howell A+ Educator of the Year Award or the A+ Schools Program, please visit http://aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov.
I had to submit a resume, letter of recommendation, description of several successful and integrating projects, photos and a first person statement that explains my philosophy on A+ Essentials and what makes an outstanding A+ educator. As the winner, I will serve as an “ambassador’ for the A+ Schools Program for the next school year. I will receive a plaque and $250 worth of classroom art supplies graciously donated by Crayola. I will be invited to attend the NC Teacher of the Year Leadership Institute hosted by NCCAT on Ocracoke.
Read the official announcement from NC A+ Schools at http://www.aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov/Portals/1/2016_Aplus_Educator_of_the_Year_announcment.pdf
Read local newspaper articles about Mrs. Gordon's Award: http://diggslathamaplus.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_60.html
Click to See Photos of Mrs. Gordon's Educator of the Year Celebrations: https://goo.gl/photos/NAf1gGr5WUzLzux18
Read the official announcement from NC A+ Schools at http://www.aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov/Portals/1/2016_Aplus_Educator_of_the_Year_announcment.pdf
Read local newspaper articles about Mrs. Gordon's Award: http://diggslathamaplus.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_60.html
Click to See Photos of Mrs. Gordon's Educator of the Year Celebrations: https://goo.gl/photos/NAf1gGr5WUzLzux18