Nominate an outstanding educator for Teacher of the Year
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year. To nominate a teacher for this honor, simply complete the nomination form below. To be eligible, the nominee must have four or more years teaching experience with SPS.
The nomination form is simple and can be submitted by a student, parent, co-worker or supervisor. Teachers can even nominate themselves. Just fill out the pertinent information and explain in 100 words or less why you are nominating the individual. All nominations will be kept confidential.
Nominations must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31. Contact Jeff Rogers in Human Resources at jarogers@spsmail.org or 523-0735 with questions. Nominees will be notified by Tuesday, Feb. 5.
The 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year will be named Monday, April 15, at the annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet, hosted by Foundation for Springfield Public Schools. The winner may also be considered for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year. Regional winners will advance and compete in the Missouri State Teacher of the Year Program.
The following state criteria must be met by all applicants:
- Candidate is willing to model effective teaching practices and be videotaped.
- Candidate will complete a regional application packet.
- Candidate will complete a state application packet if selected at the regional level.
- Candidate has at least four years of teaching experience in Springfield Public Schools.
- Candidate is willing to serve as a goodwill ambassador for the district through public speaking and/or appearances.