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.