[CrozetEagle] GOLDEN APPLE AWARD INFORMATION

[Tammy Dance-Skinner]

Golden Apple Awards 

Sponsored by 


Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture 


  

Richard L. Nunley, Chairman, is pleased to announce that Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture is sponsoring the 7th Annual Golden Apple Awards for outstanding teachers from our school systems.  These awards are presented to faculty members from the public and private schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City , including CATEC.  Eligible private schools are those that are members of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).   


The Golden Apple Award is a means of selecting and honoring some of our outstanding teachers. Teachers are most important in nurturing our children's inquisitive minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future.
  


Nominate a teacher and show your appreciation and support! 

Nomination forms are available from the local schools 

or online at www.betterlivingvirginia.com <http://www.betterlivingvirginia.com/>  or  here <http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/sctemp/38b2888971edcea85d5d3607ddab0df9/GoldenAppleApplc06.pdf> .
  



The Golden Apple Award 


One candidate is selected to represent their school and receives a Golden Apple, as well as gift certificates from local businesses.  As a "Golden Apple" teacher, each candidate is then eligible to receive a Golden Apple Grant ($1000).  Grants are awarded to eight (8) candidates: 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high school candidates of the public schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City and CATEC, and to 1 candidate from the schools that are members of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).  The grant award may be used to support the candidate's continued professional development.
  


Awards Committee 

Chair - Appointed by Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture 

Mr. Thomas J. McLernon, retired Director of Administrative Services, 

Virginia Association of School Boards 

Representative, Parent Council, Albemarle County Public Schools 

Representative, Parent Council, Charlottesville City Schools 

Mary Riser, Asst. Head of Schools for Administration, STAB - VAIS representative 

John Baldino, Director, Blue Ridge Uniserve 





Eligibility 


Candidates are faculty members at any level (pre-school through grade twelve) and teach any discipline. Candidates for this award have demonstrated excellence in teaching and involvement in the community outside the school.  See Nomination Criteria.  Previous Award recipients are not eligible for nomination.   

  

Deadline for Nominations:   March 1, 2007 (return nomination forms to the local school as they must be signed by the principal) 

  

QUESTIONS? Contact Regina Kirk, Albemarle County Schools , 
296-5820, or at 

 <mailto:rkirk at k12albemarle.org> rkirk at k12albemarle.org 

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