Nominate a Deserving Educator for the AdvancED Excellence in Education Award
Nominations are being accepted and encouraged for the Excellence in Education Award. The deadline for all nominations to be sent to the AdvancED Kentucky Managing Office is
November 14, 2014. The award is presented in each state to one individual who has demonstrated unparalleled leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education. Nominees may be teachers, administrators, board of education members or community representatives.
Criteria include a nominee’s success in the following areas:
- Generates a common vision and mission for higher expectations among students, faculty and the education community.
- Demonstrates a record of significant and distinguished contribution to the education profession.
- Provides a lasting positive impact on student learning.
- Serves as a role model and mentor for students and/or future generations of educators.
- Demonstrates significant professional contribution to AdvancED Kentucky and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI).
The Excellence in Education Award is a wonderful way to recognize a person who has done something special for children or the field of education. A letter of nomination may be sent to Mr. Jerry Cooper, AdvancED Kentucky Director. The letter should include the professional background of the nominee along with a description of his/her contributions and accomplishments.