Every year the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation accepts nominations for teachers of the year.
Each school in the St. Vrain Valley School District will have one Teacher of the Year recognized. From those, a district-wide teacher of the year will be chosen.
Nominated teachers should embody five characteristics:
- Innovator – Introduces new methodologies or ideas to support student learning
- Goal-Setter – Sets and maintains high standards for learning
- Motivator – Is enthusiastic about teaching and encourages students to excel in learning
- Subject Matter Expert – Understands content and possesses excellent communication skills to deliver classroom topics
- Life Connector – Utilizes real-world examples/current topics in the classroom to emphasize the lesson’s importance
Nominees must be a licensed educator in the state of Colorado and employed at a SVVSD campus during the current school year. Previous winners are not eligible.
Nominations are due by Feb. 15.
Teachers will be recognized at the foundation’s annual Tribute to Teachers event on April 20.
