[SutherlandMatters] Golden Apple Award Nomination Information

Thu Jan 31 13:04:46 EST 2008

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 8th 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 www.k12albemarle.org
<http://www.k12albemarle.org/>  

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 is 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

John Baldino, retired Director, Blue Ridge Uniserv

Rhonda Angel, Representative, Parent Council, Albemarle County Public
Schools 

Representative, Parent Council, Charlottesville City Schools 

Representative, Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Representative, 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.  (Kim Davis, Wynne Taylor, Patty
Parmiter, Jody Taylor, Jeff Criscione are our previous winners)

Deadline for Nominations:    March 3, 2008 (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

rkirk at k12albemarle.org

Nomination Process 

Step One

Candidates are nominated, based on the nomination criteria, for the
Golden Apple Award by colleagues, students, and/or community members.
See Golden Apple Award Nomination Form - Part 1.  

Step Two

Nominations are submitted to building level administrators for
advancement to selection process - Part 2.  

Selection Process

Step One:

The Award Committee reviews the nominations and qualifies them for the
selection process. 

Step Two:

One candidate from each school and level is selected as the Golden Apple
Award recipient.  

Step Three:

Each candidate selected to represent their school 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.  Golden Apple Award
winners are announced in May. 

Awards Ceremony

Golden Apple Award winners are announced in May and recipients are
invited to a reception in their honor on May 22, 2008, in the Rotunda at
UVA.  The Golden Apple Grant recipients are announced at this ceremony.
Each Golden Apple Award winner receives a Golden Apple award as well as
gift certificates from local businesses.   Media releases are
distributed naming all the recipients of the Golden Apple Award prior to
the reception in May.  The Golden Apple Grant recipients are announced
at the ceremony.  Members of the public and media are invited to attend
the Ceremony on May 22, 2008, in the Rotunda at UVA.  

8th Annual Golden Apple Award

Nomination Application - Part One

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.

Name of Nominee

School Name

Level                           Elementary
Middle                        High

                                    Private
Public             CATEC

Grade/Subject

School Address

Nominated by:

May we notify the nominee of your nomination?               Yes
No

Deadline for Nominations:  March 3, 2008 

Return completed nomination form to the local school

Based on the following criteria, in your own words (500 or less), on the
back of this sheet, explain why this person is deserving of the Golden
Apple Award.  (Please type)

Nomination Criteria

The nominee exhibits the following characteristics:

A.        Creates a love of learning in students of all abilities and
backgrounds

B.         Stimulates thought and provokes student dialogue

C.        Challenges students to reach high standards and expectations

D.        Understands the needs of students individually and
collectively and meets those 

needs with determination, enthusiasm, and imagination

E.         Involves families in the education process

Richard L. Nunley, Chairman, is pleased to announce that Better Living
Building Supply & Better Living Furniture is sponsoring the 8th 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!

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.  

The Golden Apple Awards will be announced on May 22, 2008.

Nomination forms are available form the local schools or online at 
www.betterlivingvirginia.com <http://www.betterlivingvirginia.com/>  or 
www.k12albemarle.org <http://www.k12albemarle.org/> 

Deadline for Nominations:    March 3, 2008 - return forms to the local
school

Questions? Contact Regina Kirk, Albemarle County Schools, 296-5820, or
at rkirk at k12albemarle.org 

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