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2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Poll
The TOY selection team reviewed the candidates that were submitted by colleagues. We discussed the nominations and chose three teachers that we believe would best represent WALE at the county and state levels. With our Vision and Mission in mind we selected these three candidates, all three were nominated by at least three colleagues. The TOY team combined the qualifications presented for each candidate into one cohesive thesis of why they should be our 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year. Please read each of the three candidates synopsis then vote "yes" for your choice and "no" for the other two candidates. Please choose "Yes" for only one candidate.
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- Candidate 1:
This candidate goes above and beyond to help students and teachers each day. She sets high expectations for all students and does everything she can to ensure that students are able to reach those standards. She is willing and able to help teachers that need guidance, suggestions, or even ideas. She has dedicated countless hours to extracurricular activities for students. With her help, these students didn’t just meet expectations, but exceeded them. outside of the school day. Regardless of any new responsibilities assigned to her, she has remained a professional in order to benefit our school community. *
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- Candidate 2:
This candidate has high standards for every student, a calm, cheerful personality, and an ability to focus in on a student's weakness and have a strategy to address it. She is very focused and organized. She has the ability to teach just about any grade and do it well. She has held her classes to high expectations and shown growth in each student regardless of any obstacles put into her path. She knows how to study her curriculum and designs her instruction to meet that curriculum. She knows the value of education and does her best to teach her children as well as many others. She is willing to try new things and does all that she can to ensure that her students are successful and confident in their work. She is always courteous and professional in spite of what she might be experiencing at the moment. She is not afraid to state her opinion and stand up for what is right for her students and for teachers, yet she is able to do so in a manner that is respectful. She truly comes to work each day to make our school better. *
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- Candidate 3 is a passionate educator. She comes to school every day with our school mission in mind, doing what is best for our children. She takes her own time to read and research school laws and curriculum, so that she is sure to follow what is right for our children and our school. If there is something she does not know the answer to, she always takes initiative to find the answer. She constantly renews herself as a professional on her quest to provide students with the highest quality of education possible. She has no fear of learning new teaching strategies or incorporating new technologies into lessons, and always seems to be the one who is willing to share what she’s learned with colleagues. This candidate collaborates with colleagues on an ongoing basis. She views collaboration as a way to learn from a fellow professional and uses constructive criticism and advice as an opportunity to grow as an educator. Watching her teach, it is clear that her children are constantly learning and growing. She is occasionally silly, which is a trait that every good elementary teacher needs to possess. She has a contagious laugh. She always has a smile on her face and doesn't complain when others ask for help - she willingly offers any advice and resources that she has. She truly loves education, her co-workers, and her children.
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