| Bill
Mainerich Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to 2009 winner Michaela Saley!
Read
her winning essay here
Download
2009 Bill Mainerich Memorial Scholarship Form
Cover Sheet
Form
Essay Scoring Criteria
This scholarship is given in honor of Bill Mainerich. Bill was born
and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, and taught social studies for
over 25 years in Worthington, Northfield, and Montevideo. In 1991,
he received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. Bill also
served as curriculum director at both Lac Qui Parle and Ortonville.
He was the keynote speaker at the MCSS Spring Conference in 1997.
Bill was an inspirational leader who helped train social studies
teachers across the state for many years.
Essay Question:
TBA
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligibility
Requirements: Any
12 th grade student who is on track
to
graduate in Spring 2009.
A
completed essay that is 800 words or less; typed or word-processed;
double-spaced, on single-sided pages.
Essays
must be received on or before January 30, 2009.
Award
winner will be announced March 5, 2009 at the Minnesota Council
for the Social Studies Spring Conference.
Minnesota Council for the Social Studies is proud to sponsor the
6th Annual Bill Mainerich Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship
will be awarded in the amount of $500.
Questions and responses
should be directed to:
Michael
Foster
410
Oak Creek Drive South
Vadnais
Heights , MN 55127
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| MCSS
2009 Teachers of the Year
Ken Williams, Lakeville South High School, Lakeville Michelle Leba, Washington Technology Magnet Middle School, St. Paul
Stuart Samsky, Woodland Elementary School, Eagan
Download
2010 Teacher of the Year Form
The Minnesota Council for the Social Studies
Honors Three Teachers of the Year
(Elementary, Middle School, High School)
at the MCSS Spring Conference
The criteria for nomination are:
a) teacher must be teaching social studies or elementary at least
half time.
b) teacher must be recognized by colleagues as an excellent social
studies teacher.
c) teacher must utilize social studies materials and ideas that
foster inquiry and development of social studies skills.
d) teacher must have an ongoing interest in improving his/her knowledge
and skills in social studies instruction.
The elements of nomination:
a) Provide a letter of rationale/reasons for nominating this teacher
b) Include letters of recommendation by colleagues, administrators,
parents, or students
c) Other documentation – photos, samples, etc. – are optional
The teacher does not need to be a current member of MCSS Winners
will receive one year of free MCSS membership besides a money award
from sponsoring publishers. You are encouraged to nominate one candidate
for each of the three categories: elementary, middle school, and
high school.
Nominations should be mailed to:
Emma Ryan
DHMS
4183
Braddock Trail
Eagan,
MN 55123
Nominations must be received by January 30, 2010. |
