Nomination Forms Available at local VFW Post 3966, Devine, TX
“The investment that a teacher makes in today’s youth will be the dividends we will all reap from future leaders!” – National VFW
VFW Post 3966 of Devine is seeking nominations for VFW Teacher of the Year at all three levels: elementary, middle, and high schools. (We need at least one nominee from each level.)
*All current certified/licensed teachers grades K-12 eligible (prior national winners excluded)
*Nomination can be submitted by themselves, fellow teachers, supervisors, family members, or
other interested individuals.
*To nominate, complete entry form, with a 1-page resume, or up to five pages of documentation of their teaching experience
*Judging criteria:
Citizenship: Encouraging/modeling good citizenship & community involvement
Innovation: Using new ideas, tools, resources, & approaches to encourage students
Resources: Identifying/utilizing resources to fund, facilitate & provide materials in the classroom; tapping outside agencies, orgs & individuals to acquire materials/expertise
Passion: Seeking to upgrade their skills; finding ways to encourage students; taking a personal interest in student’s success
*Cash prizes are given to contest winners
*Nominations must be turned in by midnight, October 31, 2024.
Entry form and rules found on-line at https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/teacher-of-the-year; by contacting Devine VFW Post 3966 at 211 West College Ave; or by calling James Dossey210-882-7689 or james.dossey@gmail.com.