| 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
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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. |